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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...
Ryan Harrold
30th May 2024 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
14th June at 13:07
seconded! I tried 1/3, 1/2 and 2/3 and 45 ml aperol to 90 ml proseco works best for me as well
2nd January 2024 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 2024 at 17:46
It's more dry and even a little better with Campari.
8th December 2023 at 08:56
Wonderfully refreshing drink made to spec- but sorry Aperol, the go to Aperitivo in our house is Luxardo, so so so much better...or the OG Select.
29th July 2023 at 06:58
This cocktail is great if you want a mouthful of bitter. That’s all it is. Bitter. It was palatable after I dumped in almost an equal measure of simple syrup. If you like a powerful bitter flavor profile in your drinks you’ll be happy with this.
29th September 2024 at 17:49
Definitely avoid Campari unless you want to start seeing carmine-red nightmares.
22nd October 2023 at 12:22
I agree, this is nothing but unpleasantly bitter.
30th December 2022 at 06:25
Had some really terrible Aperol Spritz this summer - what is it with all the soda and barely a measured double of Aperol (if you're lucky!)?
3-2-1 was the advertising campaign all through Italy and France 10 years ago but 2-2-a splash better still or just use Campari for a more grown-up taste.
3-2-1 was the advertising campaign all through Italy and France 10 years ago but 2-2-a splash better still or just use Campari for a more grown-up taste.
29th December 2022 at 13:22
If you like a bitter note to your cocktails then try swapping the soda for tonic water.
27th October 2024 at 19:39
Great tip!
24th May 2022 at 22:39
Actually, maybe Aperol has changed their recommendation, but it is now 3:2:1
https://www.aperol.com/product/aperol-spritz-ritual/
• Fill a white wine glass with ice
• Pour 3 parts of Prosecco D.O.C. (9cl)
• Followed by 2 parts of Aperol (6cl)
• And 1 splash of soda (3cl)
• Garnish with an orange slice
https://www.aperol.com/product/aperol-spritz-ritual/
• Fill a white wine glass with ice
• Pour 3 parts of Prosecco D.O.C. (9cl)
• Followed by 2 parts of Aperol (6cl)
• And 1 splash of soda (3cl)
• Garnish with an orange slice
25th May 2022 at 07:40
3:2:1 was Aperol's original recipe and the one recommended by IBA and others. However, circa 2019 Aperol started pushing equal parts. Their UK website still has their "Combine Prosecco D.O.C. followed by Aperol in equal parts. Add a dash of soda" recipe.
27th July 2021 at 09:29
Thanks for the recipe, the cocktail is really delicious. But the most delicious spritz I tasted was at my brother's birthday. He booked the nyc caterers https://alchemiq.com/ and it was great choice.