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How To Make the Perfect Aperol Spritz
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6 months ago
Cool down with the ultimate summer drink
Nothing says summer like the bright orange hue of a good Aperol Spritz, an aperitif hailing from Italy. But how do you create the perfect tipple? What is the correct ratio of Aperol, prosecco and soda water? Here The Ice Co tells us how to make the perfect Aperol Spritz, with four variations to try, perfect for the heatwave this week.
Aperol Spritz Recipe
Original Aperol Spritz
Ingredients:
- x1 handful polar cube ice
- x3 measures Prosecco
- x2 measures Aperol
- Top up: soda water
- Garnish: orange slice
Method:
- Fill a wine glass full of ice and pour in the Prosecco.
- Add the Aperol and then top up with soda water.
- Garnish with the orange slice and serve!
Aperol Grapefruit Spritz
Ingredients:
- 1x handful party ice
- x2 measures gin
- x1 measure AperolÂ
- x1 measure lime juice
- Top up: grapefruit juice
- Garnish: grapefruit wedge
Method:
- Add all the ingredients along with the ice into a cocktail shaker and shake well.
- Strain into a wine glass over ice and garnish with a grapefruit wedge before serving.
Aperol Vodka Orange Spritz
Ingredients:
- x2 handfuls polar cube ice
- x2 measures vodka
- x1 measure Aperol
- x5 measures orange juice
- Top up: soda water
- Garnish: orange wedge & thyme
Method:
- Fill a glass with ice and add the vodka, Aperol and orange juice.
- Top up with soda and gently stir to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with the orange wedge and thyme sprigs before serving!
Aperol Strawberry Spritz
Ingredients:
- x2 handfuls polar cube ice
- x1 measure Aperol
- x2 measures Prosecco
- x1 measure strawberry liqueur
- Top up: soda water
- Garnish: strawberries & orange wheel
Method:
- Add 1 handful of ice, Aperol and strawberry liqueur to a cocktail shaker and shake well.
- Strain over a glass full of ice and top up with the Prosecco and soda.
- Garnish with a strawberry and orange wheel before serving!
