Aperol Spritz
Updated Nov. 18, 2025
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
- Prep Time
- 3 minutes
- Cook Time
- 2 minutes
- Rating
- Comments
- Read comments
Advertisement
Ingredients
- Ice, for serving
- 3ounces dry Prosecco
- 2ounces Aperol
- 1ounce unflavored sparkling water or club soda
- Orange slice, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)
126 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 20 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Powered by
Preparation
- Step 1
Fill a large wine glass ¾ full with ice.
- Step 2
Add the Prosecco and Aperol and stir gently to combine.
- Step 3
Top with the sparkling water. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
Private Notes
Comments
I had my first Aperol Spritz in a little cicheti bar along a quiet canal in Venice, in 2006. I saw the locals drinking this beautifully hued drink and tried it myself. The ratio was different than the one noted in this article and what every American bartender seems to go by - I was shown that it’s one part Aperol, one part dry white wine, and two parts sparkling water. I find my authentic Venetian version to be more subtle and interesting. Aperol wasn’t imported to the states way back then.
You can always buy the cute little single serve bottles of Prosecco so the you don’t waste a whole bottle.
Any thoughts as to the "necessity"/advantage of Prosecco vis a vis "plain" white wine? Apart from cost, there's obviously - in non-party/group settings - the reality that Prosecco, once opened, goes flat in a hurry. Obviously, the club soda would seem to add bubbles aplenty, but I *am* asking, not advocating. Last, if one were to x out Prosecco, is there a variety of white wine that works best?
It's hard to beat an Aperol Spritz sitting on a terrazzo..... but if I may suggest a quick and easy alternative: Trader Joe's has a three-bottle pack of Aperol Spritzes. My husband and I split one over ice, with an equal addition of whatever LaCroix soda we have in the fridge. The alcohol content is very low, but it still delivers a cool, bubbly bump at the end of the day.
I like to use Spindrift blood orange sparking water vs. club soda
I use blood orange seltzer in place of plain club soda. It adds a really nice touch to the spritz.