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    Home » Beverages » Cocktails

    3-2-1 Aperol Spritz Cocktail

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 18, 2020, updated July 21, 2020 - 5 Comments

    Total time: 1 minute minute
    5 from 10 votes
    Jump to Recipe

    Aperol Spritz is the ultimate summer cocktail - refreshing, sparkling, with a bitter twist - and oh, so pretty! Easy to make in just 1 minute - follow the golden ratio of 3-2-1 you will be a pro in no-time.

    side view of an aperol spritz garnished with orange, with an orange nd some plastic flowers around it

    Why you will love this recipe

    • It's quick - done in just 1 minute
    • It's easy - just pour, and sip
    • The recipe is easy to remember - the ratio 3-2-1 is really the whole recipe
    • It's super refreshing and perfect to sip on a hot summer day
    • It has the perfect balance between bitter and sweet
    • The simple ratio makes it easy to make for a crowd - no matter how much you're making, just remember: 3-2-1

    What you need to make it

    ingredients needed to make an authentic aperol spritz: prosecco, aperol and soda water

    Ingredient notes & substitutions

    • Dry prosecco is the traditional choice for an authentic Aperol Spritz. It's usually a bit on the sweeter side, which pairs so nicely with the bitter Aperol. However, you can substitute it for cava, champagne or another type of sparkling wine - even a non-alcoholic version.
    • Aperol can be switched for its cousin Campari for a less sweet cocktail that's also higher in alcohol
    • Soda water can be substituted for any type of unflavored sparkling water.

    How to make it

    collage showing how to make an aperol spritz
    1. Place ice cubes in a large wine glass
    2. Pour in 3 parts prosecco
    3. Pour in 2 parts Aperol
    4. Pour in 1 part soda water
    5. Garnish with a slice of orange and a pretty straw - and serve!

    Tips & Tricks

    • Add a watermelon wedge for an interesting & delicious twist
    • Use a straw to avoid warming the drink with your hand
    • Switch it up and find your own perfect ratio - maybe you prefer more prosecco, or more Aperol?
    • Make it sweeter by using a sweeter prosecco, or a Moscato d'Asti or other semi-dry or sweet sparkling wine instead of prosecco
    • Make it less sweet by using a dry cava or champagne instead of prosecco
    • Make it less bitter by using less Aperol and more prosecco
    • Add bitterness by rubbing the rim of the glass with an orange peel, and then squeezing it over the drink.
    • Make it lower in alcohol by switching prosecco for a non-alcoholic sparkling wine - it's still delicious.
    side view of an aperol spritz in front of bottles of prosecco, aperol and soda water and an orange

    Recipe FAQ

    What is Aperol and how does it taste?

    Aperol is an Italian aperitif that starts out sweet and ends on a bitter note. It has a beautiful orange-red color and I would describe the taste as sweet oranges mixed with orange peel and a touch of grapefruit and herbs - the exact recipe, however, is a well-kept secret.

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    Is Campari and Aperol the same thing?

    No, they're not. They have similar taste, but Aperol is sweeter, less bitter, and contains less alcohol.

    What is the alcohol content of an Aperol Spritz?

    If you follow the 3-2-1 ratio the alcohol content is about 10%. Aperol contains 11% alcohol and prosecco around 12%.

    Can I make it non-alcoholic?

    It's difficult to make an Aperol Spritz without any alcohol, since the main ingredient - Aperol - contains alcohol. However, you can make a delicious lower alcohol (~4%) version by switching Prosecco for a dry or semi-dry non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

    More quick & easy summer drinks

    Love quick & easy summer drinks like this 3-2-1 Aperol Spritz? Well it's your lucky day - here are five great options to make this season!

    • Sugar-free Mojito Mocktail
    • Blue Lagoon Mocktail
    • Kissing on the Beach [Sex on the Beach Mocktail]
    • Clean Cucumber Collins [non-alcoholic]
    • Kentucky Mule [with alcohol]
    top down view of an aperol spritz garnished with orange and a straw, around it are an orange, a measure and some plastic flowers

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    Recipe

    side view of an aperol spritz garnished with orange, with an orange nd some plastic flowers around it

    3-2-1 Aperol Spritz

    5 from 10 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 318kcal
    Cook time: 1 minute min
    Total time: 1 minute minute
    Author: Emmeline Kemperyd
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    Ingredients

    • ice cubes
    • 3 parts dry Prosecco
    • 2 parts Aperol*
    • 1 parts Soda water
    • 1 orange slice optional
    • 1 straw optional

    Instructions

    • Place ice cubes in a large wine glass and pour over the Prosecco, followed by the Aperol and the Soda water. Decorate with a slice of orange and a straw. Serve immediately!

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    Notes

    Ingredient notes & substitutions

    • Dry prosecco is the traditional choice for an authentic Aperol Spritz. It's usually a bit on the sweeter side, which pairs so nicely with the bitter Aperol. However, you can substitute it for cava, champagne or another type of sparkling wine - even a non-alcoholic version.
    • Aperol can be switched for its cousin Campari for a less sweet cocktail that's also higher in alcohol
    • Soda water can be substituted for any type of unflavored sparkling water.

    Tips & tricks

    • Add a watermelon wedge for an interesting & delicious twist
    • Use a straw to avoid warming the drink with your hand
    • Switch it up and find your own perfect ratio - maybe you prefer more prosecco, or more Aperol?
    • Make it sweeter by using a sweeter prosecco, or a Moscato d'Asti or other semi-dry or sweet sparkling wine instead of prosecco
    • Make it less sweet by using a dry cava or champagne instead of prosecco
    • Make it less bitter by using less Aperol and more prosecco
    • Add bitterness by rubbing the rim of the glass with an orange peel, and then squeezing it over the drink.
    • Make it lower in alcohol by switching prosecco for a non-alcoholic sparkling wine - it's still delicious.
     
    Nutritional information is for one glass with 6 ounces/1.75 dl of Aperol Spritz.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tara

      June 18, 2020 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I just love that color. Definitely the perfect cocktail for any time of year.

      Reply
    2. Cindy

      June 18, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious,. My husband and I made this, this afternoon,. It was so refreshing!

      Reply
    3. Irina

      June 18, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, a few ingredients result in such a gorgeous summer cocktail! I am making it for myself and my husband right now!

      Reply
    4. Andrea Metlika

      June 18, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Such a pretty color. Makes me think tropical and warm. Can't wait to try this.

      Reply
    5. Abigail Raines

      June 18, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      5 stars
      That is one deliciously refreshing cocktail! Perfect for warm summer nights!

      Reply
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