Plus, 4 easy recipes, and the best new Aperol alternative to try now. Christine Sismondo Updated
Photo, Ashley Capp.
Even though the Aperol spritz is one of the world’s all-time simplest drinks to make, a remarkable number of spritzes manage to somehow lose their way.
Sometimes it’s not fizzy enough; other times it’s a touch too sweet. Still others are victims of the understandable desire to super-size this drink and turn it into something to sip all afternoon. But, if you follow the classic recipe for the spritz and pay close attention to the ingredients, it’s easy to make a perfectly-balanced summer refresher every time.