An Aperol Spritz is the quintessential summer drink! It’s a very festive addition to our July 4th celebration. It’s absolutely delicious lounging around the pool or at the beach.

Light and delicious, Aperol is a bright orange bittersweet apéritif used in Italy to stimulate the appetite before dinner. Now, it is the star of the famous Aperol Spritz.

I substituted sparkling Rosé for Prosecco, another favorite summer beverage in the traditional 3-2-1 ratio. You can use any sparkling wine, prosecco, cava, or champagne.

Happy July 4th!

Ingredients

• 3 ounces sparkling Rosé or Prosecco
• 2 ounces Aperol
• 1-ounce club soda
• Garnish: orange slice

Steps

1. Add the 3 ounces of sparkling Rosé or Prosecco, Aperol, and club soda to a wine glass half-filled with ice and stir.
2. Garnish with an orange slice.

Enjoy!