Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz is the ready-to-serve 9% ABV version of Italy's iconic orange aperitivo — the classic 3-2-1 spritz (prosecco, Aperol, soda) pre-mixed and bottled, sold here as a 3-pack of 200mL glass bottles. Aperol itself was created by the Barbieri brothers in Padua in 1919 from a secret recipe of citrus oils, gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 9% — ready-to-serve spritz (NOT 11%; that is straight Aperol)
• Size: 3 x 200mL glass bottles (US-market pack)
• Recipe: The classic 3-2-1 — prosecco, Aperol, soda — pre-mixed (37% Aperol; contains sulphites)
• Origin: Italy — Campari Group; Aperol est. Padua, 1919
• Botanicals: Secret recipe — citrus oils, gentian, rhubarb, cinchona

The Spritz, Solved

The Aperol Spritz is Italy's golden-hour ritual, and this is the zero-effort version: Campari Group's ready-to-serve bottling replicates the canonical 3-2-1 build — three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol, one part soda — in a chilled 200mL bottle. The Aperol inside is the same bitter aperitivo the Barbieri brothers unveiled at the 1919 Padua International Fair: brilliant orange, bittersweet, built on citrus oils infused with gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona. See more aperitifs or the full Aperol selection.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant orange in the glass. Sweet orange oil and bittersweet orange on the nose; a bright, sweet entry of candied orange and grapefruit; gentle citrus-peel bitterness mid-palate; light carbonation; crisp and refreshing overall with a short-to-medium finish. Lower and lighter than straight Aperol — built for volume drinking.

How to Enjoy

Chill the bottles hard, pour over ice in a large wine glass, garnish with an orange slice — done. No mixing, no measuring, no prosecco going flat in the fridge. It is the picnic, rooftop, and beach-bag answer to spritz season. Serve within the afternoon once opened.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Aperol and Aperol Spritz?
Aperol is the 11% ABV bitter aperitivo; Aperol Spritz is the pre-mixed 9% ABV ready-to-serve cocktail (prosecco + Aperol + soda).

How do you serve Aperol Spritz?
Chilled, over ice, with an orange slice — the 200mL bottle is a single generous serve.

Is Aperol Spritz gluten-free?
Campari Group does not make a gluten-free claim for this product — treat it as not certified.

Skip the measuring — buy the Aperol Spritz 3-pack online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.