Aperol Spritz
Aperol’s bittersweet orange character is lengthened with Prosecco and soda, with ice and carbonation integral to the serve.
IBA published specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Technique
Ice
Garnish
Preparation effort
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosecco | 90 | 3.04 | 90 ml Prosecco |
| Aperol | 60 | 2.03 | 60 ml Aperol |
| Splash of Soda water | — | — | Splash of Soda water |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Combine Prosecco and Aperol over ice, add a splash of soda, and lift gently with a spoon.
Glass: Wine glass. Ice: Cubes. Garnish: a slice of orange.
Flavor & balance
- Bitter (dominant): Bitter aperitif, amaro or tonic supplies an intentional bitter counterweight.
- Sweet (supporting): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: low. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
Add carbonated ingredients at service; do not shake or store the finished fizzy drink as a still batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.