Aperol Spritz recipe: What are the ingredients and how do you make it?

THERE'S nothing quite like the fresh bittersweet taste of sipping on an Aperol Spritz in the sunshine.

But few people know what's actually in the iconic orange drink.

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Aperol's history

The bitter orange aperitif has a rather interesting history, starting in Italy.

It was born in 1919 although it can be traced to 1805.

Aperol was marketed around Italy as a drink for women and "sportive people".

When the 1950s came around the 3-2-1 Aperol Spritz recipe became popular, and it hit worldwide status in the 2000s.

What are the ingredients?

The ingredients you need for the luscious cocktail are as follows:

• prosecco
• aperol
• soda water
• ice
• orange for garnish

As the UK embraces the joy of the al fresco lifestyle this summer,  – the iconic Italian Aperitivo – is re imagining a stunning Italian square. It kicked off in the heart of Covent Garden with Piazza Aperol on 19th June - a modern twist on the perfect location for an impromptu Aperol Spritz with friends - and is next heading to Manchester Oast House.

Other times and dates include:

• Manchester Oast House (13 July 2022 – 24 July 2022)
• Birmingham Canal House (Open now until – 30 September 2022)
• Bournemouth WestBeach (Open now – 30 September 2022)

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How do you make it?

The science behind a perfect Aperol Spritz cocktail is actually very simple.

You mix three parts prosecco, with two parts aperol, and one 'spritz' of soda water.