Cocktails
Italian
ItalianAperol 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.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Contains alcohol
Ultimate version
Artisan bitter aperitivo, a proper brut Prosecco Superiore and a flamed orange twist.
Per serving£5.50
Total cost£5.50
Time7 min
Ingredients for 1
- 90 ml Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene DOCG , ice cold, brut
- 60 ml artisan Italian bitter aperitivo
- 20 ml premium soda water
- 5 ml blood orange juice , freshly squeezed
- block ice , one large clear cube
- Garnish
- 1 orange twist , wide swathe of peel
- 1 Castelvetrano olive , on a pick
Method
- Chill the balloon glass in the freezer for ten minutes, then add one large clear ice cube.
- Pour the chilled Prosecco down the side of the glass, then add the bitter aperitivo and the blood orange juice.
- Top with just a splash of premium soda and stir twice with a bar spoon.
- Express the orange peel over the surface and gently flame it with a lighter for a caramelised aroma.
- Drop the peel in, add the olive pick and serve at once.
Equipment
- balloon wine glass
- bar spoon
- citrus peeler
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value Aperol-style aperitif with cheap fizz over plenty of ice.
Better
Genuine Aperol and a decent Prosecco in the classic 3-2-1 ratio.
Ultimate
Artisan bitter aperitivo, a proper brut Prosecco Superiore and a flamed orange twist.
