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Forget your glass of pink Zinfandel, move over Piña Colada enthusiasts, it's time to meet the latest craze in photo worthy alcoholic beverages.
Aperol Spritz
I didn't realise how popular this drink was until summer rolled around and my Instagram feed was filled with pristine pictures of people raising their orange Ombré glasses.
Not only does the drink aesthetically appeal to the summery sunshine vibes, it has well and truly bought spritzer's back into fashion. The drink originates from Italy and is an aperitif which offers both bitter and sweet essences of orange, rhubarb and herbs. It also has a relatively low alcohol percentage of 11%.
Don't worry, I have got myself immersed in the trend too. *Insert Instagram Picture Here*
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To experience the true effects of the Spritz-mania, I got myself onto Instagram and scrolled through the hashtags #AperolSpritz. To my amazement I found 217,619 posts all to do with the drink. Now that's a summer trend!
It's so easy to create and makes a great addition to any drinks selection at a BBQ or a night out.
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Fill the glass 2/3 full with sparkling wine. Add the shot of Aperol. Top with club soda, stir well, then add the orange slice.
You can add variations to this with different garnishes. Why not try:
I'd love to see if any of you recreate this drink or decide to have it on a night out. Likewise, let me know your thoughts on the drink and whether you enjoyed it? Comment below.
