About the Aperol Spritz cocktail
The Aperol Spritz is a light Italian aperitif cocktail made with Aperol, prosecco, and soda water. It is bubbly, bittersweet, and refreshing, with bright orange citrus, gentle herbal bitterness, and a low-alcohol feel that makes it perfect for warm afternoons, patios, and pre-dinner drinking.
Aperol was created in Padua, Italy, in 1919 as an aperitivo, a drink meant to wake up the appetite before a meal. The spritz became a long-running Italian tradition, especially in cities like Milan and Venice, before exploding in popularity in the United States in the 2010s. Simple to build and instantly recognizable, the Aperol Spritz remains one of the most iconic modern aperitif cocktails.
