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Aperol Spritz

1 glass · Cocktails / summer drinks

Recipe photo: Aperol Spritz (summer drinks)

Aperol Spritz is a modern classic that thrives precisely on its simple structure. Bitter orange, tanginess and lots of ice make it a drink that is quick to make and still immediately creates the right aperitif mood.

Timing

  • Preparation: 5 minutes
  • Mix: 2 minutes
  • Serve immediately iced

Estimated nutrition

per glass · Calculated for 1 glasses.

Energy
≈ 165 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.2 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 18.7 g
Fat
≈ 0 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 90 ml Prosecco · ≈ 90 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
  • 60ml Aperol · ≈ 60 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
  • 1 orange slice · ≈ 20 g

Individual missing fat values were supplemented with documented comparable values from Matvaretabellen or BLS; these values are estimates too.

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 3 ice cubes or more
  • 90 ml Prosecco
  • 60ml Aperol
  • 30 ml mineral water or soda
  • 1 orange slice

Instructions

  1. Fill a large wine glass with ice.
  2. Pour in Prosecco.
  3. Add Aperol.
  4. Top up with mineral water or soda.
  5. Stir briefly and serve with an orange slice.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

Prosecco, Aperol and mineral water can chill 1–2 hours before – mix when you are ready to serve.

How long does it keep?

Mixed spritz tastes best fresh and keeps in the fridge only briefly.

Can I substitute ingredients?

For a non-alcoholic version, replace Aperol with bitter orange syrup.