The beauty of the Aperol Spritz is its simplicity, both to make and to drink. Sure, the drink has some detractors, but it has plenty of supporters, too. Besides, there’s more than one way to spritz. Whether or not you love the taste of Aperol, the bright-orange Italian liqueur doesn’t need to be the only thing you’re drinking this summer.
When it comes to making any spritz, stick to a general formula of three parts fizzy wine, two parts low(ish)-ABV spirit/liqueur, and a splash of bubbly water. Using like-for-like substitutions, and a dose of creative license, here are our six favorite alternatives to the Aperol Spritz.
When it comes to making any spritz, stick to a general formula of three parts fizzy wine, two parts low(ish)-ABV spirit/liqueur, and a splash of bubbly water. Using like-for-like substitutions, and a dose of creative license, here are our six favorite alternatives to the Aperol Spritz.