An Aperol Spritz is one of the most popular aperitif cocktails in Italy, and we can see why! It’s a classic summer staple cocktail. The classic Aperol Spritz is super easy to make due to it having just three ingredients, but we thought we’d put a twist on the classic recipe and create three extra delicious Aperol based drinks! Here are some delicious Aperol Spritz cocktails with an #icecotwist.
The Original Aperol Spritz
There is nothing better than the refreshing classic Aperol Spritz!
Ingredients:
x1 handful Polar Cube Ice
x3 measures Prosecco
x2 measures Aperol
Top up: Soda water
Garnish: Orange slice
Method:
1. Fill a wine glass full of ice and pour in the Prosecco.
2. Add the Aperol and then top up with soda water.
3. Garnish with the orange slice and serve!
Aperol Grapefruit Spritz
A fruity twist on the classic spritz! Grapefruit and Aperol go hand in hand and this gin based cocktail is delicious and refreshing.
Ingredients
x1 handful Polar Cube Ice
x2 measures gin
x1 measure Aperol
x1 measure lime juice
Top up: Grapefruit juice
Garnish: Grapefruit wedge
Method:
1. Add all the ingredients along with the ice into a cocktail shaker and shake well.
2. Strain into a wine glass over ice and garnish with a grapefruit wedge before serving.
Aperol Vodka Orange Spritz
This fruity flavoursome Aperol based cocktail is summer in a glass! The citrus flavours make it a great drink to sip in the sunshine.
Ingredients:
x2 handfuls Polar Cube Ice
x2 measures vodka
x1 measure Aperol
x5 measures orange juice
Top up: Soda water
Garnish: Orange wedge & thyme
Method:
1. Fill a glass with ice and add the vodka, Aperol and orange juice.
2. Top up with soda and gently stir to combine the ingredients.
3. Garnish with the orange wedge and thyme sprigs before serving!
Aperol Strawberry Spritz
A fizzy and fruity twist on the classic Aperol! This strawberry spritz is the perfect combination of flavours, and the strawberry gives it that extra bit of sweetness.
Ingredients:
x2 handfuls Polar Cube Ice
x1 measure Aperol
x2 measures Prosecco
x1 measure strawberry liqueur
Top up: Soda water
Garnish: Strawberries & orange wheel
Method:
1. Add 1 handful of ice, Aperol and strawberry liqueur to a cocktail shaker and shake well.
2. Strain over a glass full of ice and top up with the Prosecco and soda.
3. Garnish with a strawberry and orange wheel before serving!
If you like these delicious Aperol cocktails, check out more of our recipes perfect for a hot summers day! You can also stay up to date with all things Polar Cube Ice by following us on Instagram.