Aperol Spritz Gift Pack Including Aperol and 2 Aperol Spritz Glasses, 70 cl

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Classic Aperol Spritz recipe: how to make Italy’s most famous drink and create aperitivo, Italian style, at home.

Replace the soda water with some pineapple juice and lime juice for a sweet tropical Spritz perfect for the beach. You can also swap the Prosecco for sparkling rosé in this Aperol Spritz variation. Garnish with a wheel of lime or pineapple wedge instead of the usual orange. Limoncello Spritz

Classic Aperol Spritz

So which foods go best with Aperol Spritz? Salty, fatty and sweet foods make the best Prosecco food pairings. Foods that fall into these categories can also help take the edge off the bitter flavour of Aperol and slice through the subtle acidity of Prosecco. First: choose the right glass. Both Catino and Campari Group portfolio ambassador, Daniele Pirotta, are tired of too many that are too small, or seeing enormous jugs of somewhat orange-coloured liquid going over the bar and being passed off as an Aperol Spritz writ large. If you add the ice first, you’ll end up with layers in the drink — which then requires a spoon to stir — and an overly diluted drink. The Spritz is a legacy from Austria, which is why it was originally more popular in northern Italy. It’s sold in bars and cafés all over the country and in Spain and the UK too.

The 3:2:1 method is the traditional method and means three parts Prosecco to two parts Aperol and one part soda water.You don’t use your jigger to measure prosecco, come on,” Catino says. “You have a stencil line at 150ml [on your glass]. You’ve put 60ml of Aperol, now you need 90ml of prosecco.” Serve your Aperol spritzes with Italian or general Mediterranean-flavored appetizers. Keep in mind that Aperol is on the bitter side. Salty, creamy/fatty and sweet foods take the edge off bitter flavors.

I’m usually a gin and tonic kinda girl but, of course, I had to try it. Aperol Spritz tasted so different from any other Italian drinks I’d tasted before. I’d been Spritzed! It's a big loss for humanity," said Pasini. The olive garnish adds a touch of salt that tempers the sweetness, especially if you don't rinse the brine. And any serious bartender in Venice would add a full olive with the pit, which is part of the culture of the drink in the city. "There is always that awkward moment when you don't know where to put the pit," conceded Cozzella. "On the napkin? Next to the chips?" Aperol Spritz contains alcohol but not too much (11% ABV) so it’s perfect for a pre-dinner drink. It’s made with infusions of sweet and bitter oranges, rhubarb, gentian, herbs and roots. Looking for a nibbler to serve with your spritz? How about easy tomato bruschetta, a fresh tomato tart with herbed ricotta, or bacon and mushroom flatbread with shaved asparagus? Rosemary roasted almonds or sweet and spicy candied bourbon pecans are always a hit, too. Everyone loves fresh bread with olive oil dipping sauce (and it’s so easy to make!). About this recipeProsecco is an inexpensive Italian sparkling wine similar to Spanish Cava or French Champagne. I recommend choosing a dry (brut) Prosecco so you drink doesn’t turn out too syrupy or sweet. Good choices range from 12 to 18 dollars. 3) Club soda

Probably the simplest twist on the Aperol Spritz recipe. Swap the Prosecco for a sparkling rosé. Soda still works great in this variation, but you could also swap it for some passion fruit juice and a squeeze of lime to counter the bitterness of the Aperol. Use the same measures and recipes as above. Strawberry Aperol SpritzAnd whatever you do, don’t do this What not to do, above from left: the layered, the jug, and the floaties — avoid these at all costs! My Aperol Spritz glass of choice is a large goldfish bowl glass. What is Aperol Spritz made of? What is Aperol Spritz made of? The drink being so simple means, like us, you've probably tried to make one at home, but the key to the perfect, refreshing Aperol Spritz recipe is getting the measurements just right. Aperol is also an incredibly light liqueur and it has an alcohol content of 11%, meaning it is light enough to enjoy on its own, or made into a spritz for a low abv drink option if you're looking to cut down. This drink is so simple,” says Catino. “It’s three parts prosecco, two parts of Aperol, and one part of soda.”