The Aperol Spritz is an Italian aperitif that dates back to the early 1900s. Its light, refreshing notes come from Prosecco (or other sparkling wine) and a splash of club soda. A couple of ounces of Aperol give the drink its signature bitter flavor. Use a tall glass or deep wine goblet to serve chilled over plenty of ice. Add an orange wheel to the glass for a pretty pop of color and bright citrus flavor.
Our Favorite Twists on the Spritz
For a variation on the Aperol Spritz, try a Hugo Spritz, which subs in elderflower syrup or liqueur for the Aperol. Or an Amici Spritz, made with 3 ounces La Marca Prosecco, 1 1/2 ounces of gin, ¾ ounces of lemon juice, and ¾ ounces of honey syrup. Another option is the Lone Ranger, which adds Tequila to the mix.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup sparkling wine
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2 ounces Aperol
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1 splash club soda
Directions
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How to Make an Aperol Spritz
Fill a Collins glass or wine glass with ice cubes. Add ⅓ cups Prosecco or other sparkling wine, ¼ cups (2 oz.) Aperol and a splash of chilled club soda. Stir gently. Add an orange slice to the glass.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 201 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 200.9 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.7g | |
| Protein 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 9.6mg | 1% |
| Iron 0.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium 56mg | 1% |
| Fatty acids, total trans 0g | |
| Vitamin D 0IU | |
| Alanine 0g | |
| Arginine 0g | |
| Ash 0.2g | |
| Aspartic acid 0g | |
| Caffeine 0mg | |
| Carotene, alpha 0mcg | |
| Choline, total 3.3mg | |
| Copper, Cu 0mg | |
| Cystine 0g | |
| Energy 839.4kJ | |
| Fluoride, F 169.8mcg | |
| Folate, total 0.8mcg | |
| Glutamic acid 0g | |
| Glycine 0g | |
| Histidine 0g | |
| Isoleucine 0g | |
| Leucine 0g | |
| Lysine 0g | |
| Methionine 0g | |
| Magnesium, Mg 7.9mg | |
| Manganese, Mn 0.1mg | |
| Niacin 0.1mg | |
| Phosphorus, P 15mg | |
| Pantothenic acid 0mg | |
| Phenylalanine 0g | |
| Proline 0g | |
| Retinol 0mcg | |
| Selenium, Se 0.2mcg | |
| Serine 0g | |
| Theobromine 0mg | |
| Threonine 0g | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0mg | |
| Tryptophan 0g | |
| Tyrosine 0g | |
| Valine 0g | |
| Vitamin A, IU 0IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE 0mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0mg | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.3mcg | |
| Water 111.3g | |
| Zinc, Zn 0.1mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.