Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz is an alcoholic cocktail built on Prosecco. It leans sparkling and aperitif. Built and served in a Wine Glass. Expect about 9.2% ABV and roughly 169 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic9.2% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

169 kcalCalories

9.2%ABV

12gSugar

15.7gCarbs

0.93Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

3 ozProseccoFortified Wine
2 ozAperolLiqueur Modifier
1 ozSoda WaterMixer
garnishOrange PeelGarnish

How to Make It

Build in a wine glass over ice.Built
Add prosecco, Aperol, and soda water, then gently stir and garnish with orange peel.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Wine Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SparklingAperitif

Supporting notes

Bitter Sweet Citrus AppleBubbles

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme and recipe metadata. This assignment was approved from the missing-occasion review queue.

Food pairings

Charcuterie OlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Aperol2 oz

CampariNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use slightly less at first if the original drink is light or spritz-style.
What changes: Campari can replace Aperol only when you want a stronger, more bitter drink.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda Water1 oz

Carbonated WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club SodaGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sparkling WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes: Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Peelgarnish

Orange TwistGood swap

How much to use: Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes: An orange twist is usually a close substitute for orange peel.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated July 21, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Aperol Spritz?: The Aperol Spritz is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Wine Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 9.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 169 calories.
What does an Aperol Spritz taste like?: Aperol Spritz has a flavour profile featuring Sparkling, Aperitif, Bitter, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Aperol Spritz?: Aperol Spritz pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Aperol Spritz?: The Aperol Spritz has an ABV of approximately 9.2%. That's approximately 0.93 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 169 kcal, 12.0g sugar, 15.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Aperol Spritz typically served?: Aperol Spritz is often suggested for Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Aperol Spritz?: If you enjoy Aperol Spritz, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an Aperol Spritz at home?: Yes. The Aperol Spritz uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Wine Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Aperol Spritz with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.