Italian Spritz Aperitif (Printable)

Refreshing Italian aperitif with Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water. Quick to prepare for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spritz

01 - 3 oz Prosecco
02 - 2 oz Aperol
03 - 1 oz soda water
04 - Ice cubes

→ Garnish

05 - 1 orange slice
06 - 1 green olive (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Fill a large wine glass generously with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the Prosecco, followed by the Aperol, then top with soda water.
03 - Stir gently to combine—do not over-mix to maintain the carbonation.
04 - Garnish with an orange slice and, if desired, a green olive on a cocktail pick.
05 - Serve immediately while cold and sparkling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It strikes the perfect balance between bitter and sweet without any heavy mixing.
  • The vibrant color makes every evening feel like a festive occasion instantly.
02 -
  • Never shake the ingredients or you will lose the delightful fizz instantly.
  • The order of pouring actually matters for maintaining the layered effervescence.
03 -
  • Chill your bottle of Prosecco in the freezer for ten minutes before mixing.
  • Squeeze the orange peel over the glass first to express the essential oils.

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