Aperol, Aperitivo Liqueur

Summertime is here and I thought to post something different, especially since I have to go visit friends in Tuscany for a week. Every knows that I do not like Rosé, Prosecco and most Italian whites. I just don't see the aromatic complexity these offerings. But since I don't want to be a party pooper all summer, I found a way out. I usually order a Spritz drink as a replacement. I find this category of mixed drinks so much …

Different crowd, so another pitcher of Aperol Spritz. Used traditional recipe (see previous TN) with same result. Again, the crowd was mesmerized by the bright orange color... Good with assorted appetizers.

Dinner with Steve & Lucie (Our Place) : Used half of a liter bottle (500 ml) to mix up a batch of Aperol Spritz per the Original Recipe: One bottle (750 ml) of Prosecco (used Zardetto Brut NV) Half liter (500 ml) of Aperol Aperitivo Liquer Partial bottle (250 ml) (~8 oz or half a 16 oz bottle) of Orange flavored Seltzer -- to enhance the orange flavor. Serve in a large glass with ice to taste. Always a hit …

Great for a warm weather aperitif, I use, into a cold glass, 2 parts prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, 1 part soda water, a little ice and a slice of orange. This brings out the Aperol bitter fruit character really well and is basically the Aperol websites revised recipe (used to be 3 to 2 to 1) which lets them sell more of it!

Works well in negroni. Softer than Campari, and better with fruit.

Less bitter than Cappelleti and makes the best Spritzes with dry Prosseco. Too bitter for me to drink on the rocks by itself.

had during boys weekend. less bitter than campari, refreshing with soda.