This Aperol Soda is the easiest cocktail you’ll ever make! Simply mix Aperol and club soda, then garnish with an orange wedge! Add ice to keep you cool, and voila! This lighter and more refreshing version of the Aperol Spritz is the most delightful drink of the season.
Why You’ll Love This Aperol Soda
So you’re in the mood for a cocktail, but don’t want all the fuss (or hangover)? This Aperol soda is the answer to your dreams!
It’s so easy to make – it really only calls for two ingredients – and it’s so light and refreshing. Plus, since you’re only using Aperol, this cocktail has a low alcohol content. You can sip on these by the pool all day long without starting to feel sluggish and weighed down.
I also love this beverage because it’s kind of a choose-your-own-adventure cocktail. Add whatever garnish your heart desires, whether it’s an orange, lemon, berries, or a Tajin rim. And if you want to elevate it a little bit, it’s so easy to add prosecco or juice.
It’s perfect for hosting, too! You can include a recipe card for this drink at a DIY Aperol spritz bar, so people know they have the option to make a lighter version, or easily mix together a big batch version of it so everyone can serve themselves. I hope you love this simple cocktail as much as I do!
Ingredients
I’m not tricking you – there are truly only 2 ingredients required to make this cocktail: Aperol and club soda!
You’ll probably also want ice, but I don’t count that as a real ingredient, and you have the option to garnish your cocktail with an orange wedge to give it a little citrus flair.
How To Make An Aperol and Soda
It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour in the Aperol and club soda.
- Gently stir and garnish with an orange wedge.
FAQs
The traditional Aperol spritz pairs the aperitif with bubbles, so prosecco, champagne, and cava are great companions to Aperol. In terms of flavor, citrus pairs really well with it, as do strawberries!
You sure can! An Aperol Coke would be a sweeter and richer version of this Aperol Soda.
It is! Citrus pairs really well with Aperol, and a little sweetness never hurt anybody! You can add a splash of lemonade to this cocktail, or substitute the soda water with lemonade if you want an even stronger flavor.
Serving Suggestions
The Aperol Soda is such a versatile drink that you can really serve anything with it! I think it lends itself really well to an Apericena because it’s such a light drink to start your night. You can serve it with a variety of apps, snacks, and small plates, and then once your belly is full of food you can level up to a stronger drink.
I think it would also pair very well with the salad of your choice, especially one topped with fish, but it could also stand up well to a heavier main course since it won’t be battling for power.
Aperol Soda Cocktail
ingredients
- 1-2 oz aperol
- 4-5 oz club soda
- Ice
- Orange wedge
instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour in Aperol and club soda. Stir together gently and garnish with an orange wedge.
Nutrition
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