Aperol Spritz is one of the trend drinks in UK bars and restaurants this year and if you haven’t tried it yet, it’s about time you do. Despite its bright orange colour and its somewhat radioactive appearance, this Italian aperitif is incredibly delicious and morish.
Aperol is an award-winning aperitif that stems from Padua in North Italy and was first produced in 1919 by brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbier. For some reason, it didn’t really hit off until after World War II, but now it’s a firm favourite for those that prefer a lighter version of the stronger and darker Campari liquor.
Aperol is a bitter-sweet blend of rhubarb, bitter orange, cinchona and gentian and can be enjoyed as Aperol Tonic (on the rocks and filled up with tonic water), Aperol Sour (mixed with lemon juice and sugar syrup) or as Aperol Spritz, which is quite possible the most popular way to the Italian aperitivo.
The good news is: Aperol Spritz can easily be whipped up at home. All you need is a bottle of Aperol (obviously!), a bottle of prosecco as well as a bottle of soda water, some ice and a couple of orange slices. To create the perfect mix, simple follow the 3-2-1 rule: Mix 3 parts of prosecco with 2 parts of Aperol and 1 part of soda water. Fill up with some ice cubes, garnish with a slice of orange and enjoy!
I’ve enjoyed my very first Aperol Spritz at the weekend and what can I say? It’s really refreshing, not as sickly sweet as some other cocktails and definitely rather moreish. Drink responsibly though as I felt rather tipsy after finishing my glass! Not that that’s a bad thing!
Right now, I’m looking forward to my Roman holiday in October as I bet in the perfect Italian setting, this aperitif cocktails will taste even better!
Have you tried Aperol Spritz or any of the other Aperol varieties?
Thanks to Aperol for sending us a hamper with everything we need for making our own Aperol Spritz cocktails.
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YES Carolin. YES. I love Aperol. When I went to Italy they gave us little sherry glasses of it as an aperitif. Lovely stuff, and even better with prosecco.
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Oh I haven’t tried it straight yet, but might have to give that a try too 🙂
it looks like a perfect summer drink – that colour is very summery. i don’t know if i have tried Aperol or not but you make it sound very appealing :0 x
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It won’t hurt trying it again 😉 Just to be on the safe side, haha x
I tried it for the first time on my birthday a couple of weeks ago when we went to an Italian restaurant! YUM! Like you I loved that it wasn’t as sweet as a lot of cocktails.
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I knew you’d like it 😉 Drink of choice for our London weekend?
I like a drink and I have never heard of this. It needs to be remedied!
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Absolutely, plus this one is perfect for warm summer nights. Not that there have been too many of those in the UK recently 😉
I love Aperol spritz, but I might have to try the sour now you’ve mentioned it…
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Sounds good fun, doesn’t it? I’m tempted myself 😉
I must send my friend over to check out the recipe, she loves Aperol
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I don’t think I’ve ever tried this but I love the sound of it – sounds like it would be a great addition to a BBQ. I’m off to one this weekend so I might try and get hold of a bottle to take with me x
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Oh you’d be guest of the night then 🙂
I have never tried Aperol but would like to – neat or mixed.
I haven’t tried Aperol, but that looks GOOD!!!
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No. I haven’t tried it but looks yummy x
hot weather equals cold drinks
I love Aperol Spritz. I always have it in Venice where you can get a red drink to add to your prosecco and soda called ‘Select’ but can only find it in Venice. I was so please when i spotted Aperol on the shelves in Sainsburys a couple of years ago, it really is the perfect summer drink.
I have never tried this drink before but I am off to London for a couple of days with my sister and we may try it then.