Sharing joy since 1919
Aperol’s unmistakable vibrant orange colour and distinct bittersweet taste has brought friends together and great moments to life for more than 100 years. The iconic Aperol Spritz is now recognised across the world, creating sparkling joyful connections and memorable shared experiences.
Meet Aperol
Together since 1919
The story of Italy’s favourite cocktail begins over 100 years ago, when the Barbieri Brothers unveiled a new aperitivo at the Padua International Fair in 1919.
Inspired by the drinks they’d enjoyed in France, they named it Aperol, from the French word for aperitivo, ‘apero’.
With its iconic orange hue and unique, refreshing flavour, the Aperol Spritz quickly became the drink of choice for groups of friends gathering together in the early evening.
The Perfect Aperol Spritz
Take a large wine glass. Fill with ice. First pour 75ml of prosecco. Add 50ml Aperol. Top with 25ml of soda. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a slice of orange. Enjoy.
Add ice
Three parts prossecco - 75ml
Two parts Aperol - 50ml
One part soda - 25ml
Add your orange slice
Nose
Lightly alcoholic, zesting orange with appealing complex herbal scents harmonised with a touch of vanilla
Body
An intense orange top with herbal and woody body notes make it pleasantly bittersweet and salty
Texture
Velvety and rounded with reflections of intense orange and wood
Finish
A lasting, pleasant bittersweet after-taste with hints of herbs
The Aperol Spritz ritual
With its unique orange colour and bittersweet taste, Aperol Spritz has brought friends together and great moments to life since the first day it was served.
Pour Prosecco, add Aperol and then soda in a glass full of ice, pair with sharable nibbles and enjoy the perfect Aperitivo with your friends.
Sharing joy since 1919
Aperitivo moment
What is Aperitivo?
From humble beginnings across Northern Italy, the Aperitivo moment is now a worldwide pastime. It’s that time in the day when the sun goes down and our glasses go up, as we toast the start of another evening together. The Aperol Spritz sits at the heart of this special ritual.
The most vibrant gift
Share the taste of Aperol with someone you love
Enjoy responsibly
