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Aperol Spritz

Italy's orange-hued gift to summer drinking. Aperol, prosecco, and soda in the iconic 3-2-1 ratio. Bitter, bubbly, and impossibly refreshing. Spritz o'clock is always the right time.

⚠️ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites

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Ingredients

3 ozProsecco
2 ozAperol
1 ozsoda water(splash)
🍋orange slice(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes.
Pour in the Aperol.
Add the Prosecco.
Add a splash of soda water.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with an orange slice.

📜 History

Spritz tradition originated in Habsburg-era northeastern Italy (1800s) when Austrian soldiers diluted local wines with water. "Spritz" derives from German "spritzen" meaning to spray. Aperol created by Barbieri brothers in Padua, 1919. Modern Aperol Spritz formula popularized throughout Veneto region.

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~8% ABV