Aperol Spritz: Green Room

Name: Aperol Spritz: Green Room
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 3 oz prosecco; 2 oz Aperol; 1 oz soda water; Orange slice; 4 fresh basil leaves

Venice, Italy Europe/Rome

History

The spritz began under Habsburg rule in northern Italy, when soldiers softened local wine with water. Aperol’s 1919 debut gave the ritual its sunset color. This is a clearly labeled house field riff rather than a historical classic: Fresh basil supplies a peppery herbal lift without masking the original recipe.

Other · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

13 oz prosecco
22 oz Aperol
31 oz soda water
4Orange slice
54 fresh basil leaves

Method

01Build over ice in a wine glass and stir gently.
02Gently clap the basil, mix it with the drink, and reserve one leaf for garnish.

Enjoy responsibly. Recipes are intended for adults of legal drinking age.