Description
A classic Italian cocktail with Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water, offering a bittersweet, refreshing taste and vibrant orange color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ounces dry Prosecco (chilled)
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce soda water (sparkling water)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large wine glass generously with ice cubes to keep the drink chilled.
- Pour the chilled Prosecco slowly into the glass to preserve bubbles.
- Add the Aperol gently to create a gradient of amber and orange hues.
- Top with soda water for fizz and light texture.
- Stir gently once to mix flavors without losing bubbles or color layering.
- Garnish with a fresh orange slice on the rim or floating on top.
Notes
- Use chilled Prosecco and soda water to keep the cocktail cold.
- Do not over-stir to preserve bubbles and color layers.
- Choose quality Aperol and dry Prosecco for best taste.
- Use large ice cubes to slow melting and avoid dilution.
- Garnish with fresh orange slice for aroma and color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Aperol Spritz, Italian cocktail, Aperol, Prosecco, refreshing drink, summer cocktail, aperitif