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Cocktail

Aperol Spritz

El Aperol Spritz es un cóctel refrescante y vibrante, ideal para disfrutar en días soleados. Se elabora con Aperol, prosecco y un toque de agua con gas, creando una mezcla equilibrada de sabores amargos y dulces, adornada con una rodaja de naranja. Su color naranja brillante y su burbujeante efervescencia lo convierten en una bebida popular en terrazas y celebraciones.

  • amargo
  • dulce
  • cítrico
  • efervescente
Willow
By WillowSeasonal & Winter Cocktails ExpertPublished Reviewed
Prep Time
3 min
Glass
Wine Glass
Difficulty
Easy
ABV
9%
Yields
1 serving
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El Aperol Spritz es un clásico cocktail, listo en 3 minutos. El resultado es un sabor amargo and dulce que merece cada minuto. Constantemente entre las búsquedas más populares de "aperitivo".

Key Takeaways

What you’ll learn

  • The classic Aperol Spritz follows a simple 3-2-1 ratio: 3 parts prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, 1 part soda water — the official Aperol-endorsed formula.
  • Building order matters: add ice first, then prosecco, then Aperol, then a gentle splash of soda water to preserve carbonation.
  • Use a large wine glass filled generously with ice for the authentic Italian serve — small glasses warm the drink and collapse the bubbles.
  • Extra Dry prosecco (slightly sweeter than Brut) works better for balanced sweetness against Aperol's bitterness.
  • The most common mistake is over-diluting with soda water; a single splash is all that's needed.

Ingredients

Serves
1 serving
Glass
Wine Glass
Prep
3 min
  • 100 mlAperol
  • 150 mlProsecco
  • TopSoda Water

Method

Preparation

  1. 01

    Pon un par de cubos de hielo en 2 copas y añade 50 ml de Aperol a cada una. Divide el prosecco entre las copas y luego completa con soda, si lo deseas.

Origin

History & Origins

Few cocktails capture the essence of la dolce vita quite like the Aperol Spritz. This vibrant orange drink has become synonymous with leisurely afternoons, sunny patios, and the timeless Italian tradition of aperitivo. What started as a Venetian staple has conquered brunch menus, rooftop bars, and backyard gatherings worldwide, earning its place as one of the most recognizable cocktails of the 21st century.

The spritz tradition itself is rooted in 19th-century northern Italy, when Austrian soldiers occupying the Veneto region would dilute local wines with water (spritzen in German) to match the lighter style they were accustomed to at home. Over time this evolved into the modern spritz format — sparkling wine with a bitter liqueur — that became a fixture of Venetian bar culture. Aperol, a bittersweet orange liqueur first produced by the Barbieri brothers in Padua in 1919, became the dominant choice for spritzes in the Veneto, and the combination was formalized as the Aperol Spritz in the latter half of the 20th century.

Aperol, a bittersweet orange liqueur first produced by the Barbieri brothers in Padua in 1919, became the dominant choice for spritzes in the Veneto, and the combination was formalized as the Aperol Spritz in the latter half of the 20th century.

The drink remained largely regional until a concerted marketing campaign by Campari Group (which acquired Aperol in 2003) pushed it onto international menus in the 2000s and 2010s. Its appeal is simple: at just 9–11% ABV, it's the perfect pre-dinner drink that stimulates the appetite without overwhelming the drinker. The bitter-sweet balance, vivid sunset-orange color, and ease of preparation made it go viral well before social media had a word for it.

Bartender’s Insight

Pro Tips

Mantén la proporción 3-2-1: 3 partes prosecco, 2 partes Aperol, 1 parte agua de soda para el balance adecuado e integración de amargor

From Willow

  • Usa un cubo de hielo extra grande o trozo de hielo que se derrita lentamente para prevenir dilución y mantener el sabor delicado del aperitivo

  • Sirve en una copa de vino en lugar de un vaso de cóctel para enfatizar su naturaleza adyacente al vino, aperitivo y alentar sorbos tranquilos

At the Table

Perfect Pairings

Prosciutto curado y melón
Ensalada caprese con albahaca
Aceitunas marinadas y almendras
Antipasti de mariscos ligeros

Beyond the Classic

Variations

Negroni Sbagliato

Intercambia Aperol por Campari para una experiencia más alcohólica y amarga que invierte el perfil de la bebida

Campari Spritz

Usa Campari en lugar de Aperol para amargor más profundo, más herbal e influencia de vermut más fuerte

Prosecco Citrus Spritz

Agrega jugo de limón fresco o toronja para crear notas cítricas más brillantes mientras se mantiene la estructura del spritz

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