Dry or sweet prosecco for aperol spritz recipes
Dry prosecco is perfect for aperol spritz, and it's a great choice for a sparkling wine for parties. Prosecco is a dry wine, so it's not as sweet as some other sparkling wines.
The refreshing taste of Aperol spritz makes it a popular summer cocktail. Made with Aperol, Prosecco, and a splash of soda water, this sparkling cocktail can be enjoyed before dinner or anytime!
3-2-1 Aperol Spritz
Total time: 1 minutes
Cook time: 1 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 6
- ice cubes
- 3 parts dry Prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol*
- 1 parts Soda water
- 1 orange slice (optional)
- 1 straw (optional)
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 29 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Mix
- Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes, then add the Aperol and Soda water to the glass. Serve with a straw and an orange slice for garnish. Start serving right away!
COOKING TIPS:
Is dry Prosecco good in Aperol Spritz?
Prosecco, like other sparkling wines, is available in different levels of sweetness. It is advisable to opt for a brut Prosecco (indicating less sweetness) to ensure that your Aperol Spritz doesn't become overly sweet.
Which Prosecco best for Aperol?
Presenting the top prosecco brands to enhance your Aperol Spritz experience. Leading the pack is Bisol Crede Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut, the ultimate choice. For those seeking a drier option, Sommariva Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut N.V. is highly recommended. And if you have a sweet tooth, look no further than Riondo Prosecco Frizzante N.V., the finest sweet prosecco available.
Is Prosecco considered dry or sweet?
Prosecco's flavor profile, is it sweet or dry? The majority of Prosecco wines are crafted in a dry, brut fashion. Nonetheless, thanks to the fruity notes of green apple, honeydew melon, pear, and honeysuckle found in the grapes, it often imparts a perception of sweetness that surpasses its actual level.
Is Extra Dry Prosecco sweeter than dry?
Prosecco that is identified as 'Extra Dry' is less dry compared to Brut. To enjoy a drier Prosecco, it is advisable to seek out Brut, Extra Brut, or the newly introduced Brut Nature. The term 'Dry' can be misleading since it does not align with the typical definition of dry, but rather it is sweeter according to individual taste preferences.
Easy Aperol Spritz Recipe
Total time: 1 minutes
Prep time: 1 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 4
- Ice
- 1 ½ ounces fresh orange juice, (I used juice of 1 small cara cara orange, plus orange slices for garnish)
- 3 ounces chilled Aperol, (2 shots)
- 3 ounces chilled dry prosecco, (2 shots)
- Calories: 193.1 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 4.4 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 0.4 mg
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugar: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Put ice almost all the way to the top of a wine goblet.
- Mix the Aperol, prosecco, and orange juice together.
- Throw in an orange slice for presentation. Have fun right away!
3 Aperol Spritz recipes (and the secret for extra flavor)
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Cuisine: Italian,Mediterranean
Number of ingredients: 5
- 3 parts Prosecco (sparkling wine) – 90 ml
- 2 parts Aperol – 60 ml
- 1 part soda water – 30 ml
- ice cubes
- orange slices and orange peel
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- To release the orange peel's aromatic oils, simply squeeze it inside the wine glass. One other option is to rub the inside of the glass.
- Very gently mix in the Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water. To chill, add ice cubes.
- Prepare with an orange segment. Drink.
Aperol Spritz
Total time: 3 minutes
Prep time: 3 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 5
- 3 ounces dry (brut) Prosecco or sparkling wine
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce soda water
- 4 ounces ice cubes
- Orange slice for garnish
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 14 mg
- Sugar: 22 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Preparing the Spritz is as simple as filling a wine glass with Prosecco. Slowly pour in 4 ounces of ice cubes, or the equivalent of half a wine glass. Mix in some soda water and Aperol. The addition of an orange slice and a slow stir make for a lovely presentation. Quick! Get a drink!