Let’s make Truly Aperol Sprtiz‘ a thing! The classic Italian drink, the Aperol Spritz made from Aperol, Seltzer water, and Prosecco, was apparently deemed the “2018 Drink of the Summer.” The year that followed, was the year of Spiked Seltzer ready-made drinks. If I were a bettin’ woman, I’d say this would be the year where both of those worlds collide since 2020 is driving everyone to drink. In fact, the week ending March 21, 2020, U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in the week, according to market research firm Nielsen.
Typically the Aperol Spritz, an iconic Italian Apartiv, is made with unflavored, non-alcoholic seltzer. If you want to turn things up a notch, then substitute regular seltzer with a spiked seltzer, such as an Orange Truly or Tangerine White Claw. Not only would this drink have a higher alcohol content, it would also be more flavorful than the original version.
I made this drink to celebrate Father’s Day this year, and the bright color of the Aperol plus blood orange slice caught everyone’s attention.
Did you even drink an Aperol Spritz of you didn’t get a picture of it?
The answer is no.
I love an earthy cocktail made with herbs, so I added a sprig of rosemary to balance out the citrus notes. This added a refreshing aroma when you put your nose up to the glass. Another thing I liked about the rosemary addition was the green color against the bright orange drink. It’s a beautiful drink served in an elegant wine glass!
Truly Aperol Spritz
Ingredients
- 6 oz Orange Truly (half a can)
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Aperol
- 1 sprig Rosemary
- 1 slice blood orange or a regular orange
Instructions
- Fill about one-third of a wine glass with ice cubes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and sip. Cheers!
Did you make this recipe?
Please let me know how it turned out for you! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #eatlikeyoureonvacation.
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