Spritz Veneziano

Spritz Veneziano

A bubbly orange-hued aperitivo built from prosecco, Aperol, and a splash of soda.

Total 3 min Makes 1 serving Calories 170/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This Venetian classic layers prosecco, bittersweet Aperol, and a splash of sparkling water over ice, finished with a half-wheel of orange. Light, bitter-sweet, and lightly carbonated, it's the go-to drink for Italian aperitivo hour before dinner. The build takes just a couple of minutes and requires no shaking or special equipment.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces prosecco, chilled
  • 2 ounces Aperol
  • 1 splash club soda or sparkling water, chilled
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 orange slice, for garnish

Method

  1. Fill a large wine glass or tumbler with ice cubes.

  2. Pour the Aperol over the ice.

  3. Top with the chilled prosecco and stir gently once to combine.

  4. Add a splash of club soda or sparkling water to lighten the drink.

  5. Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.

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    Spritz Veneziano

    This Venetian classic layers prosecco, bittersweet Aperol, and a splash of sparkling water over ice, finished with a half-wheel of orange. Light, bitter-sweet, and lightly carbonated, it's the go-to drink for Italian aperitivo hour before dinner. The build takes just a couple of minutes and requires no shaking or special equipment.

    3 min 1 serving 170 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 ounces prosecco, chilled
    • 2 ounces Aperol
    • 1 splash club soda or sparkling water, chilled
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 orange slice, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Fill a large wine glass or tumbler with ice cubes.

    2. 2

      Pour the Aperol over the ice.

    3. 3

      Top with the chilled prosecco and stir gently once to combine.

    4. 4

      Add a splash of club soda or sparkling water to lighten the drink.

    5. 5

      Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.