By Becky Hardin
Published May 11, 2021
Make the perfect Aperol Spritz for your next cocktail night! This drink is so refreshing, great for summer evenings, pre-dinner drinks, or any time you need a delicious cocktail.
Best Aperol Spritz Recipe
Aperol Spritz is one of those classic summer cocktails . It’s both refreshing and delicious, and I do love a bright and colorful drink.
This cocktail is the perfect thing to serve on those long summer evenings. Serve it with appetizers before dinner, or while you enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Once the weather turns and the leaves start to fall, I switch to an autumn version of this cranberry aperol spritz.
Why you’ll love this Easy Aperol Spritz recipe:
- QUICK: This cocktail is so easy to put together. It won’t take more than a few minutes to whip these up for you and your guests.
- REFRESHING: Something about the Aperol Spritz is just beyond refreshing!
- SUMMER COCKTAIL : This drink was MADE for warm summer evenings. It’s the perfect pre-dinner cocktail for those warmer months.
How to make the perfect Aperol Spritz at home!
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- Fill your glasses with ice, then pour the Aperol into each glass.
- Add the Prosecco and orange slices to each glass.
- Then finish off each drink with a splash of soda water.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
What is Aperol Spritz?
Aperol Spritz is a classic cocktail that originated in Italy, and is particularly popular throughout Europe. The main ingredients are Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water.
What is Prosecco?
Prosecco is a sparkling white wine traditionally made in a specific region of Italy. It is mostly made from a grape varietal called Glera, and is often compared to Champagne (another sparkling wine).
What does an Aperol Spritz taste like?
Aperol is a liqueur with a lightly bitter taste, while Prosecco is a dry sparkling wine with a bit of a fruity flavor.
Combining the two creates a cocktail that, overall, tastes both sweet and bitter, while remaining super refreshing. You might also pick up on orange and citrus flavors from the Aperol.
What appetizers go well with this cocktail?
This apertif is often served before dinner, so make sure to pair it with some appetizers or snacks to nibble on while you drink.
I recommend serving your Aperol Spritz along with Buffalo Chickpea Dip , Crab Rangoon Bites , or these Antipasto Skewers .
Tips!
- This recipe is my preferred ratio for the Aperol Spritz, but you can adjust to your taste. Add more Prosecco to make it less bitter.
- Add more soda water to create a less boozy cocktail.
- The orange slice really brings out the citrus flavor from the Aperol. You can also use grapefruit or lemon slices.
- Serve this cocktail over ice and enjoy!
- This recipe makes 2 cocktails.
This Aperol Spritz recipe will be your new go-to summer cocktail. Sweet, bitter, lightly fruity, and endlessly refreshing!
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- Passionfruit Margaritas
- Orange Cranberry Bourbon Smash
- Sex on the Beach Cocktail
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ Ice
- ▢ ¾ Cups Aperol
- ▢ ¾ Cup prosecco
- ▢ ¼ Cup soda or sparkling water
- ▢ 1 Orange slice
Instructions
- Fill 2 glasses with ice. Pour the Aperol over the ice.
- Add the prosecco and the orange slice and finish with a splash of soda or sparkling water.
Becky’s Tips
- You can make it less boozy if you want. Just triple the amount of sparkling water or soda.
- You can also use grapefruit slices or lemon slices as a garnish
- This is an incredibly refreshing drink that’s slightly bitter (Aperol is slightly bitter). You can make it less bitter by adding more prosecco.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Aperol Spritz Recipe
Ingredients
- Ice
- ¾ Cups Aperol
- ¾ Cup prosecco
- ¼ Cup soda or sparkling water
- 1 Orange slice
Instructions
- Fill 2 glasses with ice. Pour the Aperol over the ice.
- Add the prosecco and the orange slice and finish with a splash of soda or sparkling water.
Notes
- You can make it less boozy if you want. Just triple the amount of sparkling water or soda.
- You can also use grapefruit slices or lemon slices as a garnish
- This is an incredibly refreshing drink that’s slightly bitter (Aperol is slightly bitter). You can make it less bitter by adding more prosecco.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
