19/02/2024
I’m ready to pack my bags
A little Aperitivo anyone? (Recipe at the end)
Italian restaurants and bars have an all day happy hour. A very light Spritz (Prosecco and Aperol ) accompanied with finger foods. It’s a great idea to start the day right if you’re with friends or for business meetings. Not expensive, delicious and elegant.
Have you ever stopped for one? They are more popular in the North of Italy
Duomo di Milano
Here is the recipe for the Spritz
These cocktails require four basic ingredients, plus ice.
1) Aperol
Only Aperol will do here. Aperol is a bright orange apéritif. The brand describes the flavors as, “zesty orange with complex herbal scents harmonized with a touch of vanilla.” Look for Aperol near the liqueurs or amaros at the liquor store.
2) Prosecco
Prosecco is an inexpensive Italian sparkling wine similar to Spanish Cava or French Champagne. I recommend choosing a dry (brut) Prosecco so you drink doesn’t turn out too syrupy or sweet. Good choices range from 12 to 18 dollars.
3) Club soda
For some fizzy dilution. Any unflavored sparkling water will work. I keep cans of sparkling water in my pantry for this purpose.
4) Slice of fresh orange
You can skip this if you don’t have it, but an orange slice is the classic garnish for an Aperol spritz.
INGREDIENTS
Per cocktail
3 parts of prosecco,
2 of Aperol,
1 of soda or mineral water.
Ice
Orange slice, for garnish
