A BLONDE VINTAGE

Every summer, it seems like I choose a new “drink of choice” and then I majorly fan girl all over it until one of two things happen. It becomes too cold to drink during the winter or I burn out on it. Can you relate?

Well, this summer, my drink is an oldie but a goodie. Inspired by a recent trip to Italy, “The Aperol Spritz” has been a long time favorite and is the drink I’m drinking all summer long. Now, Italy has been perfecting the “Aperitivo Hour” also known as “Spritz Hour” for decades and it’s finally popped up on our side of the ocean. The Drink I’m Drinking All Summer Long

The recipe calls for one of my favorite things ever…bubbly! And the best part? This drink is super easy to make at home and enjoy. YES!

HOW TO MAKE AN APEROL SPRITZ:

Aperol Spritz

You’ll need:

• • • • • • A bottle of Aperol (this is my favorite kind of Aperol)
          • A bottle of high quality prosecco or sparkling wine with a nice muted sweetness
          • A bottle of Fever Tree Soda Water
          • Orange slices
          • Ice
          • Wine Glasses

First things first, to be called a spritz, a drink needs only to loosely follow the formula: three parts bubbly, two parts bitter, one part soda. Add citrus.

To begin, fill a big wine glass with ice. Add bubbly, a shot (to taste) of Aperol and top with soda water. Stir gently to combine and garnish with a slice of orange.

So easy right?! I hope you enjoy!

Want more fun Italian-inspired drinks? I love the cocktail book, Spritz: Italy’s Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, which has loads of authentic drink recipes you can try at home!

XO,

M

P.S.  If you enjoyed this cocktail, try out my recipe for my favorite Sunday afternoon cocktail the Pacific Sipper!

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