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Aperol Spritz Recipe Guide: Classic 3-2-1 + easy variations!

Craving a bubbly cocktail that tastes like summer? This guide will show you how to make the Italian Aperol Spritz cocktail at home using the classic 3-2-1 recipe, a sweeter twist with Moscato d’Asti, and Aperol Spritz variations without Prosecco.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: aperitif, cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Makos

Ingredients

For the classic recipe 3-2-1

  • 6 tablespoons Prosecco 3 parts
  • 4 tablespoons Aperol 2 parts
  • 2 tablespoons soda water 1 part
  • 6 ice cubes
  • 1 Orange slice and orange peel

Aperol Spritz without Prosecco:

  • 90 ml sparkling white wine or Tonic or Sprite 3 parts
  • 60 ml Aperol 2 parts
  • 6 Ice cubes
  • 1 orange slice and orange peel .

Sweet Aperol Spritz recipe:

  • 90 ml Moscato D' Asti 3 parts
  • 60 ml Aperol 2 parts
  • 6 Ice cubes
  • 1 orange slice and orange peel.

Instructions

  • Twist the orange peel inside the glass in order to release its essential oils.
    A hand twisting orange peel inside a balloon glass.
  • Pour the Prosecco, the Aperol, and the soda water in the glass and stir very gently.
    A hand pouring Aperol in a measuring cup.
  • Fill the glass with ice cubes and garnish with an orange slice.
    A hand adding ice cubes in a glass with Aperol Spritz.

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Notes

Chill the ingredients in the fridge, at least one hour before making the drink. This way the ice cubes will not melt fast and dilute your drink.
Serving Glass: A large wine or balloon glass.
For better taste, make ice cubes with bottled water.

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Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 4mg