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Aperol Spritz

3.8

(15)

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This classic combo should be credited with starting the whole spritz phenomenon in the United States.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

3

pitted green olives

2

oz. Aperol

3

oz. Prosecco

Splash of club soda

Preparation

  1. Thread olives onto a swizzle stick. Pour Aperol and Prosecco into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top off with soda and gently stir with swizzle stick with olives.

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  • You act as if we know what Aserol and Prosecco is! 4 ingredients and I am already over my head! Please explain what this stuff is and where to get it. Thanks

    • wannaBchef

    • 84067

    • 7/1/2019

  • Olives? Seriously? This is the most egregious example of change for the sake of change I've seen in a while. Shame on you!

    • Anonymous

    • Florida and Firenze

    • 7/2/2019

  • This is not an Aperol Spritz. No olives. Too much Aperol. Not enough sparkling water. Serve in a Wine glass.

    • Anonymous

    • USA

    • 7/3/2019

  • Needs way more than a "splash" of soda to make it a spritz. Skip the olives - a dry martini this is not. Replace them with Maraschino cherries, if anything.

    • Alina Tarmu

    • 8/26/2019

  • Not a bad drink. I agree the olives are an odd choice. I much prefer a slice of orange. To an earlier commenter: Prosecco is a type of sparkling Italian wine. It can be found at most groceries with a decent wine selection. Aperol is a great Italian bitter. It can be found in a strongly supplied liquor store. It makes for a great summer, pre-dinner beverage!

    • parttimebaker

    • Ohio

    • 8/26/2019

  • So, the olives are totally legit. When I was in Venice last Spring, it was the loveliest of surprises to see olives in the spritzs. The light touch of salinity added something buonissimo to this delightful beverage that takes me to Italia, even at the cabin in Wisconsin! And if you like your Aperol to Prosecco ratios differently, feel free!

    • Minnesota

    • 8/26/2019

  • Every time we ordered these in Italy and France they were always served with green olives, usually a thin slice of orange, and often a tiny bowl of potato chips. The saltiness of the chips compliments the semi sweetness of the drink. A perfect day drink for a summer sidewalk cafe.

    • Anonymous

    • Myrtle Beach, SC

    • 8/26/2019