This summer, I’ve spent far too much time reminiscing about “This time last year I was...”. You know the game. Here we are at home, the sun is shining, and I keep imagining that little restaurant in Bamberg where we spent an evening relaxing over drinks while people watching. And, of course, to help cool down (there was a heat wave, after all), I ordered an Aperol Spritz.
Now, I know Aperol Spritz is not “Typisch Deutsch.”
BUT!
In the summertime, this refreshing drink is on the menu EVERYWHERE! Restaurants, Cafes, Eis Diele! You would be hard pressed to find a place that doesn’t serve it.
And you can’t miss it. It’s BRIGHT ORANGE! (almost artificially orange).
The Italians might have invented it, but just like Eis and Döner, the Germans recognized a good thing and made it theirs.
Yesterday, I had had enough of just dreaming and bought what I needed to make the Aperol Spritz recipe. Then, I sat in a comfortable chair on the front porch and cooled off as the sun went down.
And it was almost, but not quite, as good as being back at that cafe in Bamberg.
What is Aperol
Aperol is an aperitif, which means it’s good for your digestion, like Jaegermeister. In it, you will find Gentian, Rhubarb, and a few other secret herbs and floral ingredients. Aperol has only half the alcohol (11%) of its cousin, Campari so that you will find it in many summertime mixed drinks.
Also, it’s a REALLY VIBRANT ORANGE, which might actually be part of the appeal. If you are walking past someone enjoying the drink, it will catch your eye.
Recipe for Aperol Spritz
Ok, the recipe for Aperol Spritz isn’t exactly complex. Still, it’s nice to have it in your repertoire. That way, instead of just pouring a glass of wine on a hot day, you have something “fancy” for company.
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One quick tip!
Keep a few Piccolos of Prosecco on hand. That way you can mix up an Aperol Spritz any time without having to use an entire large bottle (or worse, have the extra go flat in your fridge).
Recipe for Aperol Spritz
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Prosecco
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce Sparkling Water
- Ice Cubes
- Orange or Tangerine for Garnish
Instructions
- Put a few Ice Cubes in your Glass (a wineglass looks nicest)
- Add the Prosecco, Aperol and Sparkling water
- Garnish with an Orange or Tangerine wheel
- Ta DA!
Notes
And if you want to lighten the alcohol content, add more sparkling water (keep in mind, this also dilutes the flavor). I'm not a huge fan of ice, so three cubes is plenty for me... some people like to fill the glass with ice. Have fun with it!
Good Morning Karen, It always make you feel better when you upgrade your workplace… I will try to make the Aperol Spritz, it sound great and I love the Barenjager drink, it is SO smooth and sweet going down, it could be habit forming. Ha dear, love your post. Well, you take care, be safe, love always….R.