The Aperol Spritz is more than just a drink in its native Venice, it is an institution and, in recent years, it has become a beloved alcoholic beverage the world over that is just the ticket on summer days. Tart, refreshing, and easy to make, it is the perfect drink to make and enjoy while relaxing during a sunny evening. While a trip to Venice is still a little time away yet, you can bring a little bit of Venice to you by making yourself a Spritz from the comfort and safety of your own home.
Born in 1800s Venice, while the city was part of the Austrian Empire, the predecessor to the Aperol Spritz was the Austrian Spritzer, which was originally a combination of equal parts of white wine and water and was invented by the soldiers, merchants, diplomats, and employees of the Habsburg Empire who were not used to the high alcohol content of Italian wines. As a result, they would ask for some water to be sprayed (“spritzen”, in German) into the wines to make them lighter and it eventually became a drink in its own right.
Born in 1800s Venice, while the city was part of the Austrian Empire, the predecessor to the Aperol Spritz was the Austrian Spritzer, which was originally a combination of equal parts of white wine and water and was invented by the soldiers, merchants, diplomats, and employees of the Habsburg Empire who were not used to the high alcohol content of Italian wines. As a result, they would ask for some water to be sprayed (“spritzen”, in German) into the wines to make them lighter and it eventually became a drink in its own right.
In the 1900s, the still water was replaced by carbonated water, making it a sparkling drink. The beverage continued to evolve and different liqueurs were added including Aperol, Campari, and others. The most well-known variation globally today is, without a doubt, the Aperol Spritz, which has become a classic and beloved Italian cocktail.
Make it at home today with this recipe and look ahead to when it is possible to enjoy one while holidaying in Italy once more!
Ingredients:
Aperol
Prosecco
Soda water
An orange (to garnish)
1. Fill a wine glass with ice and top with equal parts Prosecco and Aperol.
2. Then add as much soda water as suits your tastes and then serve with a slice of orange as a garnish.
3. Enjoy!
Make it at home today with this recipe and look ahead to when it is possible to enjoy one while holidaying in Italy once more!
Ingredients:
Aperol
Prosecco
Soda water
An orange (to garnish)
1. Fill a wine glass with ice and top with equal parts Prosecco and Aperol.
2. Then add as much soda water as suits your tastes and then serve with a slice of orange as a garnish.
3. Enjoy!
