How To Make the Perfect Aperol Spritz
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How To Make the Perfect Aperol Spritz

Cool down with the ultimate summer drink

Nothing says summer like the bright orange hue of a good Aperol Spritz, an aperitif hailing from Italy. But how do you create the perfect tipple? What is the correct ratio of Aperol, prosecco and soda water? Here The Ice Co tells us how to make the perfect Aperol Spritz, with four variations to try.

Perfect Aperol Spritz Recipe

Original Aperol Spritz

Original Aperol Spritz

Ingredients:

  • x1 handful Premium Ice
  • x3 measures Prosecco
  • x2 measures Aperol
  • Top up: Soda water
  • Garnish: Orange slice

Method:

  1. Fill a wine glass full of ice and pour in the Prosecco.
  2. Add the Aperol and then top up with soda water.
  3. Garnish with the orange slice and serve!

Aperol Grapefruit Spritz

Aperol Grapefruit Spritz

Ingredients:

  • x2 measures gin
  • x1 measure Aperol 
  • x1 measure lime juice
  • Top up: Grapefruit juice
  • Garnish: Grapefruit wedge

Method:

  1. Add all the ingredients along with the ice into a cocktail shaker and shake well.
  2. Strain into a wine glass over ice and garnish with a grapefruit wedge before serving.

Aperol Vodka Orange Spritz

Aperol Orange Vodka Spritz

Ingredients:

  • x2 handfuls Premium Ice
  • x2 measures vodka
  • x1 measure Aperol
  • x5 measures orange juice
  • Top up: Soda water
  • Garnish: Orange wedge & thyme

Method:

  1. Fill a glass with ice and add the vodka, Aperol and orange juice.
  2. Top up with soda and gently stir to combine the ingredients.
  3. Garnish with the orange wedge and thyme sprigs before serving!

Aperol Strawberry Spritz

Aperol Strawberry Spritz

Ingredients:

  • x2 handfuls Premium Ice
  • x1 measure Aperol
  • x2 measures Prosecco
  • x1 measure strawberry liqueur
  • Top up: Soda water
  • Garnish: Strawberries & orange wheel

Method:

  1. Add 1 handful of ice, Aperol and strawberry liqueur to a cocktail shaker and shake well.
  2. Strain over a glass full of ice and top up with the Prosecco and soda.
  3. Garnish with a strawberry and orange wheel before serving!