Alex Province knows his way around a bar cart. But for parties that go well into the night, he prefers making low-alcohol cocktails for friends, and his Aperol Spritz fits the bill. Aperol, Campari’s slightly sweeter, more feminine cousin, is pleasantly bitter, wonderfully herbal, and makes a nuanced cocktail—and in this case, a nuanced sparkling cocktail.
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Ingredients
Servings: cocktail
Instructions
- Fill a champagne flute halfway with prosecco or other sparkling wine. Add 1/2 ounce of Aperol and top off with seltzer.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Tom says
Also awesome with Moscato. The aperol brings down the sweetness of the Moscato.
Robyn Doyon-Aitken says
Ohhh. . .you’re on to something. We’re going to try adding Aperol to Moscato, or any sweet wine. Thanks for the idea!
Ruth says
I first had this on a really hot evening in Italy….lived it ever since
Robyn Doyon-Aitken says
Hi Ruth! “lived” is either a typo for “loved” or apropos of your great love for the drink. Either way, you’re in good company. Low-alcohol, refreshing, and pretty in the glass. . .it’s perfect for summer.
Holly Meissner says
Had this in Italy – delicious and refreshing!