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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...
2nd March at 08:46
I have a debate at work: Do you gently stir this cocktail after pouring? I said NO, NEVER but i faced heavy resistance! Any opinion on this?
2nd March at 09:46
Ideally, pour ingredients to chilled glass before adding ice. The action of the ice elevates any need to stir. Stirring does impact fizz.
27th October 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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.
J'ai une recette intéressante de chez Ferrand je crois que j'ai un peu modifié car je trouve l'association aperol/prosecco seul un peu brutal... 9 cl Aperol
1 cl de triple sec
Presser 3 cl d'orange
Glace pilée grossière
Barater
3 cl de Schweppes
12 cl prosecco
(2 traits d'Angostura bitters )
1 belle grosse rondelle d'orange du Portugal glissée le long du verre
Compléter de glace pilée
Mon épouse adore ce cocktail en été..