Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Aperol Spritz Fizzy, refreshing, and low ABV, this Italian aperitivo has it all. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink Jump to recipe We can't think of anything more refreshing in the summertime than an Aperol Spritz. This classic Italian low-ABV fizzy drink is a staple of aperitivo hour. Aperol is a bright orange bitter liqueur from Padua, but the famous spritz originated in the Veneto region of Italy, where Prosecco is produced. The sparkling wine is the other key ingredient in this easy drink, while soda water, plenty of ice, and a slice of orange rounds out the recipe. The concept of the spritz is said to have started in the 19th century when Austrian soldiers diluted Italian wines with a splash or spritz of water. The idea spread over time to include sparkling wines and various liqueurs, but the Aperol version is the most popular—all around the globe. Salute! This Is the Glamorous Cocktail You’ll Be Sipping All Summer Credit: Bryan Gardner Directions Fill glass with ice: Fill an old-fashioned glass or a balloon glass with ice. Add other ingredients and garnish: Add prosecco, Aperol, and soda water to fill. Garnish with orange slice. Other Refreshing Spritz Recipes to Try Amaro Spritz Red Wine Spritzer Aperol-Jasmine Spritz Pernod-Bourbon Spritz Negroni Sbagliato