Aperol Spritz
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Aperol Spritz

The quintessential Italian aperitivo, bittersweet and fizzy. The tiers move from a quick supermarket build to a properly balanced, premium spritz with artisan bitters and proper Prosecco.

Serves1
Time3 min
Cost / serving£1.80
Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Budget version

Value Aperol-style aperitif with cheap fizz over plenty of ice.

Per serving£1.80
Total cost£1.80
Time3 min
Aperol Spritz
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml value Italian-style orange aperitif
  • 75 ml value Prosecco , chilled
  • 25 ml soda water
  • 1 slice orange
  • ice cubes , to fill

Method

  1. Fill a large wine glass or tumbler with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the orange aperitif followed by the Prosecco.
  3. Top with the soda water and stir once gently.
  4. Drop in the orange slice and serve.

Equipment

  • wine glass

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.80 / serving · 3 min

Value Aperol-style aperitif with cheap fizz over plenty of ice.

Better
£3.20 / serving · 4 min

Genuine Aperol and a decent Prosecco in the classic 3-2-1 ratio.

Ultimate
£5.50 / serving · 7 min

Artisan bitter aperitivo, a proper brut Prosecco Superiore and a flamed orange twist.