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Cupcake Aperol Spritz
Cupcake Prosecco is the value end of the shelf, and for a spritz that matters more than usual, because you are about to pour two ounces of Aperol on top of it. Nobody is going to detect a subtle prosecco under that.
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Ingredients
- CUPCAKE PROSECCO 750ML
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz soda water
- Orange slice
- Ice, filled to the top
You will also need
Method
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Pour the prosecco first. This is the part everybody gets wrong.
- Add the Aperol, then the splash of soda.
- Stir once and drop in a slice of orange.
The one thing that matters
This is the bottle for a party where you are making eight of them. Save the good prosecco for drinking on its own.
Questions
What is the cheapest prosecco that still works in an Aperol spritz?
Cupcake Prosecco does the job. Once two ounces of Aperol and a splash of soda are in the glass, the differences between an inexpensive prosecco and an expensive one largely disappear.
Can you use cava or champagne instead of prosecco?
You can, but both are drier and more austere. Aperol needs a little fruit to push against, so prosecco stays the better match. If you only have champagne, add a quarter ounce of simple syrup.