The Iconic Orange Drink

The Aperol Spritz has an unmistakable orange and fresh bittersweet taste which will light up your toasts and add extra joy to the moment. Everything else is brought to the table by the inner lighthearted spirit of the cocktail which spontaneously gather people together and sparks nothing but good vibes.

Lightly alcoholic, zesting orange with appealing complex herbal scents harmonized with a touch of vanilla.

Intense orange top with herbal and woody body notes, pleasantly bittersweet and salty.

Velvety and rounded, with long-lasting orange and wood memories.

Herbal long pleasant typical bitterness.

Your aperitivo moment turns into perfection when enjoying your Aperol Spritz with some cool appetizers that effortlessly match. The ritual born in Veneto sees the Aperol Spritz served with some traditional snacks called “cicchetti”. Although, throughout the years Aperol Spritz became a versatile drink suitable to different type of food and moments, from a quick toast after a long day to those relaxed brunches we’d all love to have on weekends.

Aperol Spritz Recipe

Fill a wine glass with ice

Pour 3 parts of Prosecco

Followed by 2 parts of Aperol

And 1 splash of club soda

Garnish with an orange slice

History Behind the Spritz

1919–1930

In the immediate post-war period and in later years, Aperol became popular all over Italy, particularly with young adults gathered in cafes in Padua and Venetian bacaros.

1980–1990

A period of great active impulse for Aperol communication begins, gaining a more cosmopolitan and international dimension.

2000–2008

Aperol, with the acquisition by Gruppo Campari, continues strong advertising campaign behind Aperol Spritz and becomes more international. These are the years when Aperol intensely communicates with art, advertising, music and lifestyle, achieving resounding success in Italy and around the world.

2009–Present Day

The Aperol Spritz vibes reach town squares with a world record event and its vibrant and cheerful atmosphere. The Aperol Spritz is recognised around the world for sparking joyful connections and creating memorable shared experiences. Aperol toasts to 100 years of joy projecting the brand into the future.