Aperol Sbagliato recipe

Name: Aperol Sbagliato
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 oz Aperol; 1 oz Sweet Vermouth; 1 oz Prosecco

A lighter Sbagliato with Aperol's orange sweetness and a brisk prosecco finish.

Method: Build · Glass: Rocks glass · Time: 3 min · Difficulty: Intermediate · Family: The Aperitivo Family

Ingredients

1 oz Aperol
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Prosecco

How to make a Aperol Sbagliato

Add Aperol and sweet vermouth to a rocks glass with ice.
Stir once to chill.
Top with prosecco.
Garnish and serve while lively.

Garnish

Orange slice.

Pro tip

Aperol is sweeter and less bitter than Campari, so choose a dry prosecco to keep the finish balanced.

History of the Aperol Sbagliato

Aperol Sbagliatos adapt the sparkling Negroni format for a gentler aperitivo serve.

Flavour profile

Orange, Bubbly, Sweet, Light

Variations

Negroni Sbagliato — Return to Campari, sweet vermouth and prosecco.
Sbagliato with Champagne — Use champagne for a drier, more elegant finish.
Frozen Sbagliato — Blend the bitter-sparkling profile with ice for a slushy serve.

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