Photo: I couldn’t resist sharing a picture of my dad and stepmother along with good family friends, Pat D and Jake D, in Venice enjoying their Italian cocktails. Gluten-Free/Wheat-Free Note: Aperol is safely gluten-free and wheat-free. It’s not hard to find but not all stores stock it. Any rosé will work but I’m partial to those that are lighter in color.įor my Pennsylvania friends, if you don’t have a bottle of Aperol already in your liquor cabinet I’d recommend doing a search to find a Wine & Spirits store that has it in stock. I used a French rosé from the Savoie region of France that borders on Italy so not quite an Italian rosé but close. You can make a few or a pitcher for a summer gathering. A lovely and natural bright crispness with nuances of fruit flavors and perfect fizz. It’s a 3:2:1 ratio – 3 parts rosé to 2 parts Aperol to 1 part soda water. This drink is not only beautiful and easy to make, but also easy to remember how to make. While you can use a sparkling rosé, I prefer to use a still wine and get the bubbles from the soda water. This recipe is a take on that as it replaces Prosecco with rosé wine (everything is better with rosé). I’m not partial to overly sweet drinks or wine and I’d say Aperol is just right.Ī traditional Aperol Spritz is made with Prosecco, Aperol and soda water. It’s a good balance of bitter and sweet with orange being the most dominant flavor. one shot 1.5 oz Honey Simple Syrup see recipe below. This apértif is made from a blend of 30 different ingredients and has remained unchanged since it was first produced in 1919. 1/2 glass Ros bubbles or Ros wine about 4 oz 1.5 oz Aperol approx. I’d describe Aperol as a cousin of Campari although it’s less bitter, is lower in alcohol and lighter in color. Since their return I’ve been seeing more references to Aperol than ever before and was thrilled when my dad passed along this take on a traditional Aperol Spritz. Add a lemon slice, mint leaf and a piece of strawberry to a toothpick as a garnish. Add your ros and top with club soda or sparkling water. They thoughtfully texted pictures of their drinks to us – a strong desire to photograph food/drinks must run in the family. Add the strawberries and lemon slices to the bottom of your desired glass. Spoon in approximately 3 tablespoons of the strawberry pure. ![]() Add 4-5 ice cubes to wine glasses or low ball glass. Taste and add additional honey if needed. ![]() My parents recently returned from Italy where they enjoyed a few Aperol Spritzs along with the sights. Add the strawberries and honey to a blender and pure until smooth.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |