Italy fans know the region's popular aperitif Veneto of course for a long time. A few years ago the breakthrough came in the Netherlands. And what turned out? Aperol Spritz is here to stay. Logically, this ideal terrace drink is refreshing, tastes exceptionally good and is also orange! We can't wait for summer to start...
The Origin of the Spritz
Aperol Spritz is a drink that also pleases non-wine lovers. This is directly related to the origin. Spritz doesn't sound very Italian, of course. And that's right. The origin of the Spritz seems to lie with the Austrian soldiers who occupied northern Italy in the past. They found the local wines far too strong.
Well, those Austrians were of course only used to beer. They asked the Italian waiters for a 'spritz', a wine mixed with sparkling water. From this moment on, the drink evolved into the Spritz as we know it today: with prosecco and with the bittersweet Aperol.
Aperol is for sale in every supermarket and liquor store
On the terrace or at home
Although Aperol Spritz is a delicious terrace drink (in Italy it is usually served with a bowl of chips or pretzels), you can also enjoy it at home, in the garden or on your balcony. You can buy Aperol Spritz ready-made in the supermarket these days, but it is more fun and tastier to mix it yourself and surprise your guests with it.
This is how you make an Aperol Spritz
With summer approaching, it's best to learn now how to make this irresistible aperitif at its best. How do you make an Aperol Spritz? Easy.
This is how you make an Aperol Spritz
Have a glass with lots of ice
Fill it for 3 parts with prosecco.
Pour the Aperol over it
Take 2 parts Aperol (the original).
A splash of sparkling water
Such as Spa Rood, Sourcy or – if you want to stay in the right atmosphere – an Italian sparkling water.
Slice of orange in it
Top it off with a slice of orange.
Alternatively, you can also opt for white wine as a replacement for the prosecco. Or you choose Campari instead of Aperol. Some prefer not to add sparkling water at all, but opt for extra prosecco.
I personally like the classic option the best, but that is of course a matter of taste. Just like the proportions.
Aperol Spritz is delicious on a terrace, but also in your own garden (photo: Pixabay)
With ice cream and orange
Of course you drink this perfect aperitif ice cold with ice cubes and garnished with a slice of orange with peel on the glass. If you want to make it completely beautiful, add a drained olive in brine.
And go ahead: do like the Italians and serve it with a bowl of pretzels, chips or other savory snacks. Enjoy your appetizer. I wish you a wonderful summer.
I came to Italy for the first time almost 25 years ago and have been returning every year since then (usually several times a year). In everyday life I am copywriter. When I spent a month in Naples in the spring of 2009, the ideas for a mafia thriller surfaced and I started this web magazine in the summer of that same year. The thriller 'Blood Money' was finally released in 2012. I have now published three thrillers and am working on new manuscripts. Together with a number of enthusiastic other Italophiles I continue to blog for This is Italy.
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