Orange Aperol Spritz

The 'all-season' version of the Aperol Spritz. While the original recipe is drier, this version rounds off the herbal bitterness of the Aperol with freshly squeezed orange juice. The acidity of the Prosecco and the bubbles 'cut through' the fruit sugar, keeping the drink refreshing rather than syrupy.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large wine glass
  • Bar spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sulphur dioxide (in wine)

Instructions

1

Fill the wine glass with ice.

Tip: Lots of ice is the secret: it doesn't melt quickly, it just chills the ingredients.
2

Pour the Aperol and orange juice over the ice.

Tip: Denser liquids (liqueur, fruit juice) go in at the bottom so they can mix later.
3

Tilt the glass and gently top up with Prosecco.

Tip: If you pour at an angle, less carbon dioxide escapes, keeping the drink fizzier.
4

Splash the soda water on top.

Tip: The soda 'opens up' the flavours.
5

With a single loose movement, lift the drink from bottom to top with the spoon.

Tip: Don't stir round and round, or you'll lose the bubbles. The goal is just to merge the layers.
6

Slide the orange slice next to the ice.

Tip: The essential oils releasing from the orange zest put the icing on the cake.

Recipe FAQ

Why the wine glass?
The bowl shape collects the aromas of the orange and herbs, so your nose gets part of the experience when you drink.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml Aperol
  • 50 ml Freshly squeezed orange juice (strained)
  • 150 ml Prosecco (or dry sparkling wine)
  • 50 ml Soda water (highly carbonated)
  • 1 slice Orange (halved)
  • 200 g Ice cubes