Aperol Spritz (Italy)
Aperol Spritz is a popular Italian cocktail.
It’s simple to make and perfect for sunny afternoons!
Serving Temperature
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4-6°C (40-43°F) |
Typical Flavors
 Lemon Zest |
 Orange |
 Rhubarb |
 Bitter Herbs |
Citrus. Orange. Red Fruit. Bitter Herbs. Rhubarb. Aromatic Plants.
Food Pairing
 Meditation Aperitif |
 Tapas |
 Seafood |
 Sandwich |
The red-orange color and intense bitter sweet taste makes Aperol a classic Aperitivo.
An aperitif ritual born in Veneto:
Aperol Spritz served with Cicchetti (tiny local sandwiches).
Perfect Mix
How to mix a perfect Aperol Spritz?
This method avoids the Aperol settling at the bottom:
- Fill a wine glass with ice
- Add Prosecco and Aperol in equal parts
- Add a dash of Soda
- Add an Orange slice
Enjoy!
Veneto
Veneto is famous for its capital Venezia, and the wines Prosecco, Soave, and Amarone.
Red Wines:
Valpolicella
Bardolino
Colli Euganei Rosso
Friularo di Bagnoli
Merlot
Montello Rosso
Piave Malanotte
Tai Rosso
White Wines:
Soave
Cortese
Custoza
Durello
Garganega
Glera
Lison
Lugana
Pinot Grigio
Fior d'Arancio
Sparkling Wines:
Ripasso Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Dessert Wines:
Aperol
Campari
Fior d' Arancio Passito
Martini Red
Martini White
Recioto
Primary Grapes:
25% Glera (Prosecco)
15% Garganega (Soave)
11% Corvina (Amarone)
11% Merlot
10% Pinot Grigio