Spring is finally here! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and warm weather is around the corner. But most important, it’s time to start thinking about one of our favorite warm weather activities – drinks al fresco! And what better for “al fresco”, than a favorite Italian summer cocktail: Aperol Spritz!
It’s light, sparkling, colorful and perfect in warm weather. And it’s easy to make – no shaker or fancy cocktail tools needed! Bev and I thought it would be fun to take advantage of the warm weather (social distancing of course! ) and make our own. Of course we had a great time!
We got some advice on how to make the best Aperol Spritz from Amy Reichard, a former bartender and close friend of Bev’s, “Aperol Spritz is a drink that is not only colorful, but pairs with so much! My fav is in a big wine glass with lots of ice, super bubbly seltzer, a nice Prosecco and of course, Aperol, the Venetian gift to us all! The slice of orange finishes off a beautiful presentation as a hostess welcome cocktail.”
Aperol Spritz
INGREDIENTS (Per cocktail)
~Ice
~3 ounces (1 part) Aperol
~3 ounces (1 part) dry Prosecco
~1 ounce (a splash) club soda or unflavored sparkling water
~Orange slice, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add ice to a wine glass until it is nearly full. Pour in the Aperol (I usually eyeball this and pour until I’ve filled about one-third of the glass).
- Pour in an equal amount of Prosecco. Top your drink off with a splash of club soda and add a slice of orange. Enjoy!
Recipe by www.cookieandkate.com