Ok! So apparently America has a new Cocktail favorite for 2024! Thats right, the Margarita has taken a back seat to the Aperol Spritz that has become America's most popular cocktail of 2024 and continues to make its way into the bars and on their cocktail menus more and more!
APEROL SPRITZ
For those of you who are not familiar with Aperol, the Luigi and Silvio brothers created Aperol in the early 1900's. It's a bitter botanical liqueur that has been a staple in Italy for over a Century now and is only natural for it to eventually make its way over to America! Because after all " if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere" wait, that's New York.
Anyway, as I was saying....
Although it is an acquired taste, adding Prosecco and Soda Water to it, makes it a bit easier to drink or dare I say, refreshing?
For other options on how to drink Aperol, pairing it with any citrus base will really enhance its flavors, or you could try it with other Spirits like Bourbon, vodka, even tequila.
According to Forbes, this crisp, bitter and fizzy yet ironically refreshing Italian cocktail is currently ranking at #1 in 22 states, the classic Margarita that we all know so well although still very popular is now coming in at #2 in 17 states and of course the "oh so" classic Old Fashioned has landed the #3 spot for the year.
Want to learn how to make "the spritz" well, The Aperol Spritz is comprised of 3 main components, Aperol, Prosecco and Soda Water, Garnished with a slice of Orange. Aperol.com Shares "The Perfect Aperol Spritz"
AND YES! It's easy as 1,2,3...
APEROL SPRITZ
• 3 Parts Aperol
• 2 Parts Prosecco
• 1 Part Soda Water
Is the Aperol Spritz your go to cocktail this year? If not, what is?
Cheers!
The Drinkers Choice Club
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