Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.Ted Cavanaugh
Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.
Ingredients
Makes 4 Servings
2
grapefruits
16
ounces dry Prosecco or other sparkling white wine
6
ounces fresh grapefruit juice
2
ounces Aperol
2
ounces vodka
Club soda
Preparation
Step 1
Starting at the top of the first grapefruit, use a paring knife or vegetable peeler to cut a spiral-shaped piece of peel, rotating grapefruit as you cut and stopping once you reach the middle. (This is your “horse’s neck” garnish.) Turn the grapefruit so that the unpeeled portion is at the top and repeat the process. Repeat with remaining grapefruit; reserve flesh for another use.
Step 2
For each cocktail, place a horse’s neck spiral in a rocks glass or large wine glass. Fill with ice and add 4 oz. Prosecco, 1½ oz. grapefruit juice, ½ oz. Aperol, ½ oz. vodka, and a splash of club soda. Gently stir together.