If you have been to Italy (or any bar around the world at this point, to be honest), you’ll know that the ‘Aperol Spritz’ is almost as sacred as the national anthem, especially if you find yourself in the Veneto region.

Before the birth of the current popular drink, the Spritz can be traced back to the 1500s in Venice. In that time, it was simply wine diluted with fresh water from a nearby well. It was a great way for workers to refresh themselves during their lunch break in the summertime (No HR at that time, sorry!).

The Aperol version is more recent, probably dating to the late 1920s. It was born in Padova, where Aperol is made. Of course, there are many variants and orange-flavored Aperitifs, like Select and Cappelletti, that can be employed instead of Aperol.

Here is our version.

Trust me when I tell you we tested it many times! It might seem like a lot, but in Italy, you’ll get the same amount and probably less ABV than a glass of white wine since it is diluted with water and ice. Enjoy.