A friend introduced me to Aperol several years ago -- she and her husband drank a lot of it on their honeymoon to Italy. While similar in color to the more well-known Italian aperitif, Campari, it actually contains less alcohol. I prefer it over Campari, as it's more herbal-tasting, with rhubarb and bitter orange flavors, and less sweet. At times, it's the only beverage in my liquor cabinet!
I like it solo on the rocks, but in summer, nothing tastes better than a spritz: Aperol mixed with Italian sparkling wine, Prosecco, and fizzy water. A few weeks ago, I had my own honeymoon in Italy, where I found you can buy packs of Aperol Spritz in supermarkets -- so convenient! For now, it looks like this better-than-a-wine-cooler is just distributed in Italy, so try out our recipe.
In a Champagne flute or narrow glass, combine equal parts Aperol and Prosecco or other sparkling white wine. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with orange peel. Salute!
From: Octavia | 8/8/12 at 9:11 am
While the sun is shining all i can think of is a refreshing cold glass of something! Anything with champagne or prosecco sounds like just the thing! I created this collage of Mexican Alco ice-pops! http://www.amazine.com/story/662021 A fun way to drink cocktails! on http://www.amazine.com!
From: Sharyn | 8/15/12 at 10:26 am
Do you actually mean salute! And not salud??