Can aperol be drunk on its own?

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1. Can aperol be drunk on its own?
2. What kind of alcohol is Aperol?
3. What can I use instead of Prosecco in Aperol spritz?
4. What is the lowest calorie cocktail?
5. Do Italians really drink Aperol spritz?
6. What is Aperol spritz famous for?

Can aperol be drunk on its own?

You can drink Aperol on its own: Aperol really does not need any mixer or addition added to it and its light flavor makes it perfect for just that. This is not like drinking other liquor straight up that may too overpowering. Aperol makes a great drink to sip in its pure form without any harsh bite.

What kind of alcohol is Aperol?

apéritif liqueur Aperol is a bright orange, bittersweet apéritif liqueur with a low (11%) alcohol content. Aperol, like other apéritifs, is meant to stimulate the appetite and is typically consumed before dinner. Aperol is perhaps best known as the star ingredient of a popular cocktail, the Aperol Spritz.

What can I use instead of Prosecco in Aperol spritz?

Dry prosecco is the traditional choice for an authentic Aperol Spritz. It's usually a bit on the sweeter side, which pairs so nicely with the bitter Aperol. However, you can substitute it for cava, champagne or another type of sparkling wine - even a non-alcoholic version.

What is the lowest calorie cocktail?

10 of the lowest calorie cocktails you can drink

1. Champagne: 90 calories.
2. Rum and Diet: 96 calories. ...
3. Vodka Soda: 96 calories. ...
4. Sazerac: 136 calories. ...
5. Gin and Tonic: 148 calories. ...
6. Old Fashioned: 154 calories. ...
7. Paloma: 166 calories. ...
8. Mojito: 168 calories. ...

Do Italians really drink Aperol spritz?

Seemingly the Austrians occupying Venice at the beginning of the 1800s found Venetian wine too strong so diluted it with a spritzen or sprinkling of water to make it more drinkable. ... Today Aperol spritz is one of the most commonly drunk aperitivi in Venice and around Italy.

What is Aperol spritz famous for?

Often described as an Italian sunset in a glass, the Aperol Spritz originated in the city of Padua and has become one of the most famous cocktails from Italy. The Aperol liqueur became a beloved apéritif in Padua and out of its rising popularity the Aperol Spritz was born during the chic 1950s in Northern Italy.