Build over generous cubed ice, sparkling wine first, then stir gently

Aperol Spritz

A low-proof Italian aperitivo built sparkling wine first so its bubbles stay lively beneath Aperol's orange bitterness.

Verified by CocktailSteps Editorial TeamReviewed August 25, 2026

Measured for the room

Ingredients

Number of servings

Amounts scale from the verified one-glass recipe. Technique and timing stay unchanged.

Choose your bottle

Best fit is our default. Spend less with Smart buy, or choose Upgrade when you want more character.

Sparkling wine
Prosecco
Choose a dry, fresh Prosecco with lively bubbles; a fruit-forward brut balances peach without turning cloying.
- Best fit · RecommendedLa Marca ProseccoApprox. $14–19 · 750 ml
  Clean citrus, apple, and persistent bubbles keep the Bellini bright and accessible.
- Smart buyMionetto Prosecco BrutApprox. $12–17 · 750 ml
  Dry orchard fruit and reliable fizz make a strong value mixer.
- UpgradeNino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco SuperioreApprox. $20–27 · 750 ml
  Finer bubbles and greater mineral definition give the two-ingredient drink more polish.
Refrigerate before opening; seal and keep cold after opening, then use within one to two days.
Recipe-defining bottle
Aperol
The classic Aperol Spritz names Aperol; another orange aperitivo creates a variation.
- Best fit · RecommendedAperol AperitivoApprox. $19–30 · 750 ml
  Use the named bottle for the classic bittersweet orange Aperol Spritz profile.

Approximate U.S. shelf prices reviewed July 2026. Local price and availability vary.

Measured method

01
Add the Prosecco
Cubed ice · 3 oz Prosecco
Pour 3 oz Prosecco into a large wine glass prepared with generous cubed ice.
Add the Prosecco visual check
02
Add the Aperol
2 oz Aperol
Pour 2 oz Aperol slowly into the Prosecco so the orange aperitivo settles through the bubbles.
Add the Aperol visual check
03
Top with soda
1 oz soda water
Top gently with 1 oz soda water.
Top with soda visual check
04
Stir once, gently
Stir gently · 3 sec
Stir gently for 3 seconds to integrate the spritz without flattening its bubbles.
Stir once, gently visual check
05
Finish with orange
1 orange slice
Slip 1 fresh orange slice into the drink and serve immediately.
Finish with orange visual check

Key move

Add Prosecco before Aperol and keep the final stir delicate

Set the station

Know the pour

Low-proof Aperol and Prosecco are lengthened with soda and generous ice.

Contains alcohol. Serve only to adults of legal drinking age and enjoy responsibly.

Keep the station moving

Build over cubed ice, add soda, and stir gently

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Build directly over cubed ice, top with soda, and stir gently

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