Aperol Spritz
After a trip to Italy, my dad and a friend came home and bought a bottle of Aperol. I had never tried it before then, and it was delicious! It’s an Italian alcohol made with rhubarb and other ingredients. The Aperol Spritz is a staple cocktail in Italy and it’s becoming more popular here in the U.S. With this quick and easy recipe, you can enjoy a taste of Italy at home! It’s a simple, light, and refreshing sparkling wine cocktail that is sure to please your palate.
Illustration by Erin Rogers Pickering
Aperol Spritz
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Aperol liqueur
- 2 ounces Prosecco
- ¼ ounce club soda
- 1 orange slice - for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a wine glass ¾ full of ice. In the order listed, pour in each of the ingredients. Garnish with an orange slice.
Notes
**Disclaimer: Always check with alcohol manufacturers first to find out if there is any gluten used in processing.**
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Aperol Spritz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 40mg1%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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