This prosecco and Aperol cocktail, with its subtle effervescence and slightly sweet, citrusy, herbal, bitter flavor profile, may just be the ultimate simple yet sophisticated sipper. Made with sparkling white wine and the classic aperitif along with a twist.
Prosecco and Aperol Cocktail
Ingredients
Directions
When you’re anticipating making this cocktail, rinse some fluted glasses and stick them straight in the freezer to chill. Even if they’re in there just 5 minutes, it’ll help keep your cocktail cooler longer.
Pour the Aperol into a well-chilled flute. Top it off with Prosecco and, if desired, garnish with an orange twist. Cin cin! [Editor’s Note: That’s Italian for “cheers!”] Originally published March 28, 2014.
*What You Need To Know About The Proportion Of Aperol To Prosecco
Kindly note, when you look at the ingredients list in this recipe, that there’s a rather large variance in the proportion of Aperol to prosecco. Start with the lesser amount of Aperol. For some, it’ll be too little. For others, it’s juuuuuuuuuust right. Go ahead and play with the proportions. Practice makes perfect. And when you do find your sweet spot, take note of the amounts for future reference and then settle into what folks are referring to as “an elegant and classic cocktail” and “a combination that’s magical in all ways.”
Recipe Testers' Reviews
LOVED this Prosecco and Aperol cocktail recipe! Aperol was something I never had before and instantly fell in love with. Loved the balanced sweet, herbal, orange, and tad bitter flavors in the liqueur. With the added splash of Zardetto prosecco, this made a very nice, cold, crisp, fizzy aperitif. I served it in a tall chilled glass and the color was tantalizing!
Oh yes! Prosecco. And Aperol. What's not to like about this combination of stellar flavors and bubbles? The sweetness and frivolity of the prosecco melds perfectly with the deep, resonant, orangey herbal flavors of the Aperol to make a combination that's magical in all ways. And putting those flutes into the freezer after a brief misting of water? Oh boy! You better try this at least once! THAT is the perfect trick that will win you hostess-with-the-mostest points and then some.
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This is now my go-to drink. A friend of mine described it as “Summertime in a Glass,” and that’s now how I introduce it to people. I’m planning on serving it at my mom’s big b-day party on the 4th of July!
Love everything about this, Lisa! Especially that title. Kindly wish your mom a lovely birthday from all of us! Cin cin!
This is the second time this week that I’ve seen this drink so I am taking it as a sign from God that I need to have one TODAY. Found your site via David Lebovitz, so glad I did!
Tammi, well, I’d say that’s a sign. Let me know what you think. And a big thanks to my buddy David for sending you over.
I was wrong, not a sign from God but a gift. Also picked up what I needed for your cherry cordial recipe that you posted. Cheers!
Well, I’m glad I could be part of that gift. Enjoy it often. If you ever have questions, I’m here.
My FAVE. And now I want one. Even though it’s 6.58am.
Well, it’s six o’clock somewhere….
For whatever reason, I actually have a bottle of Aperol… now for the bubbles! Thanks and cheers!
Cheers, sir! Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
As much as I tried to like a Negroni; I just didn’t. Then along came Aperol which I consider to be ‘Campari Lite’ and it was love. I make a lot of Aperol Spritz cocktails in the summer (and pretend I’m in Italy too); seems all I have to do to enjoy this cocktail is to eliminate that splash of club soda and do it all Prosecco, all the time. Sounds good to me, I’m in!
Barb, wonderful! And when you try it, drop me a note and let me know what you think. (Like I don’t know already.)