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Aperol Spritz / Aperitivo Spritz
Slightly sweet, herbal, refreshing and quaffable. The good folk at Aperol, the aperitivo liqueur brand most identified with the Spritz, recommend equal...
Peter McCarthy
27th October at 19:42
First time having one of these since I rarely order something so simple when I'm out (and there are more complex/interesting options available). I get it, though. Simple, but tasty and refreshing, especially for a summer afternoon. I taste sweet prosecco and sweet orange up front, with a little bitter on the back end to help balance things out. Easy sipping.
17th October at 08:47
I had a few of these for the first time on holiday in the med last week. Very pleasant in the still glowing October sunshine. No Aperol at home or to be fair the desire to buy some but a little experimenting led to a more than fair and perhaps even improved Campari sub/gentler Spritz Veneziano if you like. So 125 ml Cava, 30 ml Campari, 40 ml soda and 5 ml Monin (2:1) Cane Sugar Syrup.
11th October at 20:18
I've been touring Italy recently and I'm simply astonished at the ubiquity of the all-conquering Aperol Spritz - no-one seems to be drinking anything else! The AS is on every table at every bar, plugged on every chalkboard, clutched in every fist. An unremarkable drink with ridiculous penetration. I long to see it eclipsed by - well, by anything!
13th October at 13:28
True. Most people, however, are not cocktail enthusiasts and the success of Aperol Spritz is easy to explain. It is light and sweet, with enough bitterness to suit an aperitivo. It Is colorful and easy to replicate. Also, it has strong roots into tradition and it is not at all an imported fashion.
At some point in the future there will be another drink taking the scene, no doubt, but you must admit it won't be easy.
At some point in the future there will be another drink taking the scene, no doubt, but you must admit it won't be easy.
3rd August at 12:00
I never drink Prosecco. Too light and no body. Luxembourg Crémant is far better (and generally cheaper) both on its own and in cocktails like Apero Spritz…
17th July at 15:37
Quite like it! First thought it was too sweet for me but then the ice started to melt. Now it’s perfect. I really like the orange slices as garnish too. Gives it an extra fresh citrusy smell.
8th July at 12:59
We had Aperol spritzs in Italy a few years back. Now my fav is 2 Aperol + 3 champagne brut. My California fav is Domain Chandon brut.
30th May at 10:00
The Aperol Spritz is quite refreshing, however I find 60ml or 2oz of Aperol to be a bit much, which I personally find an Aperol Spritz to be better with 45ml or 1 1/2oz of Aperol Instead, which overall it’s still a solid cocktail worth trying if you haven’t in my opinion
2nd January at 01:52
Notes: Aperol is one of the more sweet bitters. The 3:2:1 can be a little cloying depending on the prosecco, but is overall a refreshing drink. More recent versions seem to be 2:2+(splash soda), but I go the opposite way and cut it with more soda to thin out the syrupy notes and mouthfeel. Begs to be updated with a different aperitivo and curated prosecco.
29th September at 17:46
It's more dry and even a little better with Campari.