Aperol Sunset Spritz

A refreshing and stylish cocktail, the Aperol Sunset Spritz offers a perfect blend of bitterness and sweetness with a hint of orange. Originating in the 1950s, this cocktail is inspired by the Venetian tradition of mixing white wine and soda, and features the distinctive Italian aperitif Aperol, originating from Padua in 1919. The ready-to-drink version, introduced in 2011, has made it easier for enthusiasts to enjoy this classic cocktail at home, garnished with a slice of orange and served with ice.

Aperol Sunset Spritz

A refreshing and stylish cocktail with a perfect blend of bitterness and sweetness, the Aperol Sunset Spritz is inspired by the Venetian tradition and features the distinctive Italian aperitif Aperol.

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz. Aperol
  • 1.50 oz. Bosca prosecco
  • 0.50 oz. Water
  • 1 slice Orange
  • 2.50 oz. Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Fill a low glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour Aperol over the ice.
  3. Add prosecco to the glass.
  4. Finish by pouring water and top it off with a slice of orange.