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Mix the Perfect Aperol Spritz: A Simple Recipe · Step 2 of 4

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Measure and pour 60ml (2oz) of Aperol into the prepared glass using a jigger. Then, add 90ml (3oz) of dry sparkling Cava wine. Finally, add 30ml (1oz) of soda water, again utilizing a jigger for precision.

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  • Jigger (shape: Two-sided cone shape, material: Metal, size: Small, observableFunction: Measuring) — measuring ingredients
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FAQs

Do I need a 'Cocktail Bitters Sampler' for this Aperol Spritz recipe?

While the recipe lists a 'Cocktail Bitters Sampler' as a required tool, a traditional Aperol Spritz does not include bitters. You can omit it entirely for an authentic taste. If you're adventurous, a dash of orange or grapefruit bitters could add an interesting twist, but it is purely optional and not essential for the core recipe.

My Aperol Spritz tastes either too bitter or too weak. How can I fix the balance?

The 3:2:1 ratio (Prosecco:Aperol:Club Soda) is a guideline, so feel free to adjust it to your palate. If it's too bitter, reduce the Aperol slightly or add more Prosecco or club soda. If it tastes too weak, try increasing the Aperol or reducing the club soda. Experiment to find your perfect balance.

Can I substitute other ingredients if I don't have Prosecco or club soda on hand?

Absolutely! While Prosecco is traditional, a dry Cava or another crisp sparkling wine can be a good substitute. For club soda, sparkling water or even plain soda water will work to add that essential fizz and slight dilution. Just be mindful of any added sugars in flavored sparkling waters.

How beginner-friendly is this project, and can I really make it in 10 minutes?

This Aperol Spritz recipe is extremely beginner-friendly, requiring no special techniques beyond measuring and gentle stirring. The 10-minute estimate includes gathering your ingredients and glassware, ensuring a relaxed preparation. The actual mixing process is very quick, often taking less than two minutes from start to finish.

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a little name there, and that's actually handy because that marks 150mm, which is the standard wine pour here. I know that's not the case in the UK because a large glass of wine, which is 250mm is a thing. So it's 60mm of Afro, 90mm of dry sparkling wine, and so what that means is that I can cheat because 90mm will obviously take that up to the 150mm line. Again, if you're doing a lot of them, I would recommend measuring maybe one or two just so that you can kind of start to see, I like, be able to eyeball it, but it's not a drink that's going to be ruined if you have, you know, five mill more of one thing, so feel free to just feel a little bit of a cowboy with it. Then you need 30mm of soda, again, not really necessary to measure that, at least pass

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