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hero shot of a stemmed wine glass filled with an Aperol spritz on ice garnished with an orange round in front of a cava and topo chico bottle.
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Easy Aperol Spritz Recipe

My Aperol spritz is made without prosecco, swapping in Spanish Cava for a Latin Twist.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: Italian, Spanish
Servings: 1
Author: Yvette Marquez

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 3 ounces (1 part) Aperol
  • 3 ounces (1 part) dry Cava or Prosecco
  • 1 ounce (a splash) Topo Chico or club soda
  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions

  • Add ice to a wine glass.
  • Pour in the Aperol and Cava. Top drink off with a splash of sparkling mineral water and add a slice of orange. Salud!

Notes

    • Hosting a party? Make an Aperol spritz pitcher. Multiply the quantities by 8, then pour over ice. Just note that since we don’t want the effervescence to evaporate, any leftovers should be kept in a well-sealed, airtight container.
    • To remember the classic Aperol spritz recipe, 3-2-1. 3 parts Cava, 2 parts Aperol, 1 part Topo Chico. I prefer mine a bit more on the bitter and boozy side, so I use 3 parts Aperol, 3 parts Cava, and 1 part Topo Chico.
    • Don’t over-mix: Just 1-2 spins around the glass is all you need to mix the ingredients. The more you stir, the more the bubbles will dissipate, and half the fun of a spritz is that it’s sparkling!

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 101mg | Sugar: 28g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg