Aperol Spritz Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
Ingredients:
For 4 Aperol Spritz servings, you’ll need the following:
For the Aperol Spritz Cocktail:
1/2 cup Aperol (about 120 ml) – 160 calories
1 cup Prosecco (about 240 ml) – 200 calories
1/2 cup soda water (about 120 ml) – negligible calories
Ice cubes – negligible calories
4 slices of orange – 24 calories (1 slice per serving)
Total Calories for the Entire Recipe:
Total Calories for 4 servings = 384 calories
Calories per serving = 96 calories
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Glasses
Fill Glasses with Ice: Take 4 large glasses (preferably wine glasses) and fill each glass with ice cubes. The ice will help keep the cocktail cold and refreshing as you serve it.
(Negligible calories from ice.)
2. Pour the Aperol
Add Aperol: Into each glass, pour 1 1/2 tablespoons Aperol (about 30 ml). This will give the drink its distinctive orange color and slightly bitter taste.
(160 calories from Aperol for all servings)
3. Add the Prosecco
Pour Prosecco: Next, pour 1/4 cup of Prosecco (about 60 ml) into each glass. Prosecco adds a sparkling and slightly sweet taste that balances the bitterness of Aperol.
(200 calories from Prosecco for all servings)
4. Add Soda Water
Top with Soda Water: Top each glass with 1 tablespoon soda water (about 30 ml), adjusting to your preferred level of fizz. Soda water adds lightness and a slight dilution, balancing the drink’s flavors.
(Negligible calories from soda water.)
5. Garnish with Orange Slices
Add Orange Slices: Garnish each drink with a fresh slice of orange, placing one slice in each glass. This enhances the flavor profile of the Aperol Spritz and adds a pop of color.
(24 calories from orange slices for all servings)
6. Serve
Serve Immediately: Stir gently to combine the ingredients, and serve immediately. Enjoy the refreshing and light Aperol Spritz!
Total Calories Per Serving:
Total Calories for 4 servings = 384 calories
Calories per serving = 96 calories
This Aperol Spritz recipe is light, refreshing, and perfect for a summer evening or as an aperitif. The balance of the sweet Prosecco, bitter Aperol, and fizzy soda water, combined with the bright flavor of orange, makes this cocktail an easy favorite for many. Enjoy!