THE APEROL SPRITZ – THE PERFECT SERVE:

Classic Recipe:

3 parts Prosecco (sparkling wine)

2 parts Aperol

1 splash Soda water

Method:

Fill a large wine glass or balloon glass (copa) with ice

Pour 60ml (2 parts) Aperol

Add 90ml (3 parts) Prosecco

Top with a splash of soda water

Stir gently

Garnish with an orange slice

The Perfect Color: When properly mixed, the Aperol Spritz achieves a beautiful sunset-orange hue—vibrant, inviting, and Instagram-worthy. This “perfect colour” has become iconic in itself.

Serving Temperature: Well-chilled, always with plenty of ice

Glass: Large wine glass or balloon glass (allows aromatics to develop and ice to keep drink cold longer)

OTHER CLASSIC SERVES:

Aperol on the Rocks:

50ml Aperol over ice

Orange slice garnish

Simple and sophisticated

Aperol Tonic:

50ml Aperol

150ml premium tonic water

Ice and orange slice

A twist on the classic G&T

Aperol Sour:

50ml Aperol

25ml fresh lemon juice

15ml simple syrup

Egg white (optional, for froth)

Shake with ice, strain, garnish with orange

Paper Plane (Modern Classic Cocktail):

22ml Aperol

22ml bourbon

22ml Amaro Nonino

22ml fresh lemon juice

Shake with ice, strain into coupe glass

FOOD PAIRING:

As an aperitivo, Aperol is designed to stimulate appetite before meals. Perfect with:

Italian aperitivo spreads: Olives, focaccia, crisps, nuts

Light antipasti: Bruschetta, cured meats, cheese

Seafood: Particularly with Aperol Spritz—oysters, prawns, ceviche

Salty snacks: The bittersweet profile balances salty foods beautifully

Fresh fruit: Citrus, melon, berries

APERITIVO CULTURE:

Aperol embodies the Italian tradition of aperitivo—that sacred time before dinner (typically 6-8pm) when Italians gather in bars and cafes for a drink and light snacks. It’s not about getting drunk; it’s about socialising, unwinding, and preparing for the evening meal. The lower alcohol content (11% ABV) is intentional—you can enjoy multiple Spritzes over a long aperitivo without overindulging.

VERSATILITY:

While the Aperol Spritz dominates, Aperol is remarkably versatile:

Cocktail ingredient in modern mixology

Drizzled over ice cream or desserts

Mixed with sparkling wine variations (Franciacorta, Cava)

Base for creative summer punches

Float on prosecco for a quick aperitivo

WHY APEROL IS ICONIC:

Accessibility: At 11% ABV with balanced bittersweet flavour, it’s less intimidating than stronger Italian bitters, making it a gateway to aperitivo culture for many.

Visual Appeal: That distinctive orange-red colour is as much a part of the experience as the taste—instantly recognisable, inherently summery, endlessly photogenic.

Cultural Phenomenon: The Aperol Spritz has become a global symbol of European summer lifestyle—terraces, sunshine, leisure, and la dolce vita.

Italian Heritage: Over 100 years of history and tradition in every bottle, yet still feeling modern and relevant.

THE SPRITZ PHENOMENON:

What was once a regional drink in Venice (where Austrians mixed local wine with sparkling water) evolved into the global Aperol Spritz sensation. The combination of Prosecco’s bubbles, Aperol’s bittersweet citrus, and soda’s refreshing fizz creates something greater than the sum of its parts. It’s the perfect balance of alcohol and refreshment, complexity and approachability, tradition and modernity.

SEASONAL PERFECTION:

While enjoyable year-round, Aperol Spritz is quintessentially a warm-weather drink. From the first warm days of spring through golden autumn afternoons, the bright colour, refreshing bubbles, and moderate alcohol make it the ideal aperitivo. It tastes like sunshine, looks like sunset, and feels like vacation.

OCCASIONS:

Summer afternoons and terraces

Weekend brunches

Aperitivo hour (6-8pm)

Garden parties and BBQs

Beach days and poolside

Celebrations and toasts

After-work drinks

Any time you want to feel like you’re in Italy

MADE IN ITALY:

Produced in Italy using the original recipe since 1919. Now part of the Campari Group, Aperol remains true to its Italian roots and Venetian heritage. Every bottle carries over a century of Italian aperitivo tradition.

THE APEROL PHILOSOPHY:

“Together We Joy” – Aperol’s modern tagline captures its essence. This isn’t a drink for solo contemplation; it’s made for sharing, for sunny days with friends, for creating memories. The ritual of aperitivo—gathering, sipping, snacking, talking—is about connection and joy. Aperol facilitates this, bringing people together in the Italian tradition of living well.

PERFECT FOR:

First-time aperitivo drinkers

Prosecco and sparkling wine lovers

Summer entertaining

Those who find Campari too bitter

Anyone seeking a lower-ABV drink option

Gifts for Italy lovers or cocktail enthusiasts

Building your home bar’s essential collection

THE FORMULA:

As stated on the bottle:

SODA + APEROL + PROSECCO = PERFECT SERVE

This simple equation has become one of the most successful cocktail formulas in modern history. Three ingredients, one iconic drink, infinite good times.Retry