Aperol Spritz!
It's a beautiful saturday afternoon and nothing is better on a nice day than a refreshing beverage.Today seemed like a good day for an Aperol Spritz. Aperol is an italian apertif, similar to Campari but a little less bitter. It is also 11% alcohol so it does make for a nice daytime refresher. The Aperol Spritz came to be around the 1950s and, much like numerous old school cocktails, has enjoyed a recent renaissance and has become so popular overseas that it is now sold in ready-to-serve bottles. There are several slight variations out there but the idea is simple. Aperol and fizz. The official recipe on the Aperol site is 3 parts Prosecco, 2 Aperol and a splash of soda. This particular recipe is from the PDT cocktail book and adds fresh squeezed orange juice, which I happened to have on hand. I tried a variation with Luxardo Apertivo as well, which is very similar to Aperol. Maybe even a little lighter. Perfect either way! A great substitute for a Mimosa at your next sunday brunch!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Aperol (or Luxardo Apertivo)
- 1 oz Prosecco, champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 oz Club soda
- 1/2 oz fresh orange juice
Build in tall glass, add ice, stir and enjoy! Add a slice of orange for an extra something nice.
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