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Cocktail Hour: Aperol Spritz

03/15/16 | Delicious Eats

Sparkles and Shoes Aperol Spritz Cocktail

In one month from today I will be boarding a plane for Spain and now that it is only four weeks away it starting to become real.  I have activities planned for every day of my trip to Barcelona and Madrid but have also allowed some free time to truly explore both of these Spanish cities.  One thing I will definitely be enjoying on the other side of the pond is an Aperol Spritz. 

While in Vienna last fall I had my first Aperol Spritz cocktail at Palmenhaus on the grounds of the Hofburg Palace and fell in love.  While common European drink is comprised mainly of  Prosecco the standout ingredient is Aperol, an Italian aperitif containing bitter orange and rhubarb. After having my first cocktail I then proceeded to order one a day for the rest of my time in Austria and the Czech Republic.  (And I am not kidding, you can see shots of the amazing orange drink at Gasthaus Pöschl in downtown Vienna, from the rooftop of the Prince U Hotel in Old Town Square.)

Three days after I had my first Aperol Spritz, on my last night in Prague, I was walking home from drinking Absinthe at the Hemingway Bar and I passed a liquor store with the lovely orange liquid in the window. I thought about it for a split second and then walked in and I purchased a bottle to take home.  I am not sure why it took me months to open it but Saturday night I rounded up a bottle of Prosecco, a bit of club soda (you only need a splash), a fresh orange, and a ton of ice to whip up a few delicious cocktails.  

Aperol Spritz IngredientsAperol Spritz Instructions in CzechMaking an Aperol Spritz CocktailAperol Spritz CocktailEnjoying an Aperol Sprtiz Cocktail
You can tell the bottle I am drinking is actually from Prague as the instructions are on how to make the cocktail are in Czech but it is easy enough and the instructions are on the company’s website; 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, and 1 part club soda.  With an 11% alcohol content the beverage equates to a large glass of wine and I will definitely be enjoying this traditional Italian aperitif cocktail in Europe next month!

Have you ever had an Aperol Spritz?

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:27 am

    Yum!

    xx
    Lauren Elizabeth
    Petite in Pearls

  2. Shauna says

    March 16, 2016 at 9:25 am

    You are going to LOVE Spain! I went once and it was one of the most gorgeous places I’d ever visited. Can’t wait to see pics from your trip!

    Shauna

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  3. Tatiana says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:51 am

    It looks so delicious! Love cocktails and drink recipes! Have a safe and fun trip in Spain!

    We Shop in Heels

  4. Trang Do says

    March 16, 2016 at 12:29 am

    It looks delicious but I never tried! Color looks so pretty!
    Xoxo,
    Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

  5. Jennifer says

    March 15, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    I’ve never tried one before! Looks like a wonderful cocktail for a girls night in!

    Jennifer Ashley
    http://www.prettylittledetails.ca

  6. head to toe chic says

    March 15, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    I’ve never had one, but it sounds so good!!

    xo,
    Angela

  7. thehautecookie says

    March 15, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    i would love to taste that yum! xO!
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  8. Alecz says

    March 15, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    Oh man, this looks dangerously delicious!

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  9. Esraa Bassiouni says

    March 15, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Lucky you, I hope you have fun in spain.
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  10. chelsea says

    March 15, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Looks so refreshing! The color is pretty too 😉

    XO Chelsea http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com

  11. Alice says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Never tried it but this looks delicious! The trip to Spain sounds exciting, you’re going to have a great time!

    xo, alice / T Y P E N U

  12. Jalisa says

    March 15, 2016 at 11:31 am

    That’s amazing and definitely something to look forward to! I’ve never been to Spain before, but know people who have and they always rave about the delicious food! You’re going to have an amazing time! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great start to your week so far, beauty!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

  13. Candice says

    March 15, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Oooe cocktails yay

    Beauty Candy Loves

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

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