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Aperol Spritz

L'Aperol Spritz est un cocktail rafraîchissant et pétillant, parfait pour les apéritifs ensoleillés. Il est composé de trois ingrédients principaux : Aperol, prosecco et eau gazeuse, le tout servi avec une tranche d'orange. Sa couleur vive et son goût légèrement amer en font une boisson prisée lors des chaudes journées d'été.

  • amer
  • agrumes
  • pétillant
  • frais
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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Le Aperol Spritz est un cocktail classique, à préparer en 3 minutes. Le résultat : des saveurs amer and agrumes qui valent chaque instant de préparation. Régulièrement en tête des recherches pour "apéro".

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

    Mettez quelques cubes de glace dans 2 verres et ajoutez 50 ml d'Aperol dans chacun. Répartissez le prosecco entre les verres, puis complétez avec de l'eau gazeuse, si vous le souhaitez.

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

Maintenez le ratio 3-2-1: 3 parties prosecco, 2 parties Aperol, 1 partie eau de soda pour le bon équilibre et l'intégration de l'amertume

From Willow

  • Utilisez un glaçon extra-large ou un morceau de glace qui fond lentement pour éviter la dilution et maintenir la saveur délicate de l'apéritif

  • Servez dans un verre à vin plutôt qu'un verre à cocktail pour souligner sa nature vinicole adjacente, apéritive et encourager les gorgées tranquilles

At the Table

Perfect Pairings

Prosciutto affiné et melon
Salade caprese avec basilic
Olives marinées et amandes
Légers antipasti de fruits de mer

Beyond the Classic

Variations

Negroni Sbagliato

Remplacez Aperol par Campari pour une expérience plus alcoolisée et amère qui inverse le profil de la boisson

Campari Spritz

Utilisez Campari au lieu d'Aperol pour une amertume plus profonde, plus herbacée et une influence de vermouth plus forte

Prosecco Citrus Spritz

Ajoutez du jus de citron ou de pamplemousse frais pour créer des notes d'agrumes plus brillantes tout en maintenant la structure du spritz

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