![]() ![]() The olive, apparently, acts as an introduction to cicchetti, small plates of nibbles usually served in Venice with an aperitif. If you order an Aperol spritz in Italy, chances are it will come with an olive on a stick, as well as a slice of orange, as a garnish. If you don’t have soda water you can use a splash of sparkling water instead. It also brings an extra layer of bubbles without interrupting the flavours, only enhancing its refreshing quality,” explains Loris. It’s just a splash, but don’t be tempted to skimp on the soda in your Aperol Spritz as it works wonders for the finished drink.“By adding soda water, we replace the carbonation that gets lost whilst pouring Prosecco and stirring the drink. The 1:1 method is equal parts Prosecco to Aperol and just a splash of soda water. The 3:2:1 method is the traditional method and means three parts Prosecco to two parts Aperol and one part soda water. ![]() There’s the 3:2:1 method and 1:1 method – this refers to the Prosecco to Aperol ratio. There are two different ways to make an Aperol spritz. Loris Contro, Italian Brands Ambassador for Campari UK says the liqueur ‘is best enjoyed during aperitivo hour, when celebrating the end of the workday with friends, along with delicious Italian ‘cicchetti’ (which are small plates, similar to tapas).Īnd to celebrate its 100th birthday four years ago, Aperol officially made it into the Oxford English Dictionary, Aperol is defined as: "A proprietary name for: an orange-coloured Italian aperitif flavoured with gentian, rhubarb, and a variety of herbs and roots." ![]() It can be enjoyed on its own, over ice, but it's quite concentrated so works best turned into an Aperol spritz which is made with the addition of Prosecco and soda and yields a light and refreshing cocktail, usually drunk before dinner to stimulate the tastebuds. The main ingredients are an infusion of herbs and roots with two of its most distinctive flavours being oranges and rhubarb.Īperol is also an incredibly light liqueur and it has an alcohol content of 11%, meaning it is light enough to enjoy on its own, or made into a spritz for a low abv drink option if you're looking to cut down. Originating from Italy in 1919, Aperol is an aperitif commonly enjoyed before a meal and particularly when the weather is warm, enjoyed as a spritz. The name Aperol comes from the word origin apero which is a French slang word for aperitif. We love Aperol so much that we've even added it into our dessert recipes like our Aperol spritz trifle, Aperol upside down cake, Aperol spritz lollies and we've even added Aperol to these mince pies! Want to know how to make an Aperol Spritz? You're in the right place, as here we show you how to recreate the traditional Aperol Spritz recipe at home with our easy-to-follow guide and video tutorial. ![]()
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