Aperol Spritz Recipe per Person

Aperol Spritz Recipe Calculator

The Aperol Spritz is that bright orange, low-ABV cocktail that turned into summer’s default order across Europe. The official 3-2-1 formula endorsed by Campari Group is 90 ml Prosecco + 60 ml Aperol + 1 splash of soda water, served over ice in a large wine glass with an orange slice on top. This calculator scales the recipe by guest count so you know how many bottles to put on ice.

Aperol is a bittersweet Italian apéritif liqueur created in 1919 by the Barbieri brothers in Padua. It carries notes of bitter orange, rhubarb and gentian at just 11% ABV. Build the drink right in the glass. Fill it with ice, pour the Prosecco first so it doesn't fizz over, add the Aperol, top with soda, then stir gently. The finished cocktail lands around 8–11% ABV, light enough to sip during the day.

Applications

It fits aperitivo hour, summer rooftop gatherings, brunches and Italian-themed dinners. Campari Group pushed it hard through the 2010s, and now you find it everywhere from Venice to New York. Use a chilled dry Prosecco (Brut or Extra Dry) and serve it in a stemmed wine glass. A flute or a rocks glass throws off both the aromatics and the look.

FAQ

Can I substitute Aperol with Campari? Yes. That variation goes by Campari Spritz or Bitter Spritz. Campari is more bitter and stronger (25% ABV vs 11%), so you end up with a more intense, less sweet drink.

Why Prosecco and not Champagne? Prosecco is Italian, like the drink itself, costs less, and runs a little sweeter with softer bubbles, which suits Aperol better. Champagne comes out too dry and toasty, and that throws off the balance.

Can I batch it for a party? Pre-mix the Aperol portion in a pitcher, but hold the Prosecco and soda until you're ready to pour. Add them early and the bubbles flatten, and the drink loses its signature lift.