By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 12, 2026

Aperol Spritz

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DEFINITION

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz (ABV 11%) is a popular Italian bittersweet cocktail served as an apéritif. It consists of 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, and 1 part soda water, served over ice in a wine glass with an orange slice. Known for its bright orange color and refreshing taste, it originated in Padua in 1919.

Did you know? The Aperol Spritz originated in the 1800s when Austrian soldiers in Venice found ltalian wines too strong, so they added a "spritz" of water to dilute them.

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