Classic Venetian Aperol Spritz
The iconic Italian aperitivo cocktail. Bubbly DOC Prosecco, bitter-sweet botanical Aperol, and a splash of crisp soda water over ice with an orange slice and olive.
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Classic Venetian Aperol Spritz Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Directions
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Fill Glass with Ice
Fill a large stemmed wine balloon glass generously with clear ice cubes all the way to the rim.
Pour Prosecco First
Pour 90 ml of chilled Prosecco DOC first. Pouring the sparkling wine before the liqueur prevents the denser Aperol from settling at the base.
Add Aperol in Circular Pour
Add 60 ml of bright orange Aperol in a circular motion directly over the bubbling Prosecco.
Top with Soda & Garnish
Splash with 30 ml of chilled club soda. Give a single gentle upward stir with a bar spoon, slide a juicy orange wheel into the glass, and garnish with an Italian Castelvetrano olive on a pick.