This Is My Secret for Making the Perfect Aperol Spritz in Seconds (I’m Stocking Up!)

If there’s one drink that’s my go-to for summer, it’s an Aperol spritz. I usually order one whenever I dine at an outdoor cafe or restaurant because it immediately transports me back to the piazzas of my favorite vacation destination, Italy, and I can almost ignore the fact that there’s an NYC garbage truck crushing awful-smelling waste just 10 feet away from my table. What I can’t ignore, however, is the fact that I’m paying double what I’d be charged in Italy — and I’m not even getting a free side of olives and potato chips. 

This brings me to my next point: I could buy all the fixings to make spritzes at home — Aperol, Prosecco, club soda, and an orange for garnish — but that can get costly and even wasteful. I live alone, and unless I’m having friends over and fixing drinks for them, chances are good that the unused portions of Prosecco and club soda will sit in my fridge for days and lose their fizz. Thankfully, I found the ultimate solution when I was offered the chance to try the Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve.

Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve is a pre-made Aperol spritz that comes in single-serve glass bottles that are sold in packs of four for $20. Basically, the only work you have to do is pop open the top, pour the cocktail into a glass of ice, and add an optional orange slice. You’ve created a foolproof spritz in seconds, and you don’t have to worry about getting the measurements right or having large bottles cluttering up your countertop and your fridge. 

Opening a bottle of Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve makes me feel like a master mixologist. Each glass I pour is absolutely perfect, every single time: Crisp, refreshing, infused with orange, and slightly bitter (aren’t we all?). But what I really love is that Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve is ideal for those who live solo and in small spaces. Rather than having to find a spot for full-sized bottles of Prosecco, Aperol, and club soda, I can keep a stash of four mini cocktails chilling in my fridge, with plenty of room to spare. I also appreciate that I can enjoy a single glass and not have to deal with leftover opened bottles of sparkling ingredients going flat. 

While Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve may seem best suited to summer, I’m keeping it stocked in my apartment all year round. It saves me both time and money, and the cocktails make any occasion feel more special, whether I’m having a holiday get-together with friends or relaxing on my rooftop, dreaming of a holiday in Italy. 

Buy: Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve, $19.99