About Aperol Spritz Can
Aperol Spritz Can 25cl 5% takes one of Italy's most recognisable cocktails and makes it even easier to enjoy. This ready-to-drink Aperol Spritz is pre-mixed with Aperol, sparkling wine and soda water, giving you the familiar Spritz flavour without needing separate bottles or any measuring.
The classic Aperol Spritz is known for its vibrant orange colour and balance of citrus, gentle herbal bitterness, sparkling wine and refreshing fizz. This convenient 25cl version captures that same style at an approachable 5% ABV.
Expect bittersweet orange at the centre, complemented by light herbal notes and a crisp sparkling finish. It's refreshing, easy-drinking and designed to be served chilled straight from the can when convenience matters.
For a more traditional Aperol Spritz experience, pour it into a large wine glass filled with ice and garnish with a fresh orange slice.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Vibrant orange with lively carbonation.
- Aroma: Fresh orange with delicate herbal notes.
- Flavour: Bittersweet orange leads, accompanied by subtle herbs and the fresh character of sparkling wine.
- Mouthfeel: Light, lively and sparkling.
- Finish: Crisp and refreshing with lingering bittersweet citrus.
At 5% ABV, the canned Spritz is considerably lighter than drinking Aperol itself and is already mixed to be enjoyed as a finished cocktail.
A Classic Aperol Spritz, Ready to Drink
Traditionally, an Aperol Spritz is made using Prosecco, Aperol and soda water. It's a wonderfully simple cocktail, but it still means having all three ingredients available, opening a bottle of sparkling wine and getting the proportions right.
The Aperol Spritz Can removes that preparation.
Aperol, sparkling wine and soda are already combined, creating a single-serve Spritz that can simply be chilled, opened and enjoyed. There's no need to carry separate bottles or worry about using the rest of a bottle of sparkling wine afterwards.
That makes the 25cl can particularly handy for outdoor occasions, picnics, barbecues, festivals, holidays or keeping a couple chilled at home for an impromptu Spritz.
If you'd rather make your Spritz from scratch, explore our Aperol range for the original Italian aperitif.
What Does Aperol Spritz Taste Like?
The defining flavour of an Aperol Spritz is bittersweet orange.
Rather than being intensely sweet, the citrus character is balanced by a gentle bitterness and subtle herbal notes. Sparkling wine adds freshness and fruit, while soda provides additional fizz and keeps the finished drink light and refreshing.
The combination makes Aperol Spritz quite different from sweeter fruit cocktails. Its distinctive balance between sweet citrus and bitterness is part of what has made the drink such a popular aperitivo.
In the ready-to-drink can, those flavours are presented at 5% ABV with a light sparkling finish.
How to Serve Aperol Spritz Can
For maximum convenience, chill the can thoroughly and enjoy it cold. No mixing is required.
If you're serving it at home, you can easily give the canned version the classic Aperol Spritz treatment. Fill a large wine glass generously with ice, pour in the chilled can and finish with a slice of fresh orange.
The 25cl size is particularly convenient for a single serve, eliminating the need to open a full bottle of sparkling wine whenever you want one Spritz.
Serve it well chilled for the most refreshing result.
Food Pairings
Aperol Spritz is traditionally associated with the Italian aperitivo, making it a natural match for small savoury snacks and sharing food.
Try it with olives, crisps, salted nuts, charcuterie or an antipasti board. Its bittersweet orange character and sparkling finish work particularly well with salty foods.
Pizza is another easy pairing, particularly lighter styles topped with prosciutto, mozzarella or vegetables.
For summer entertaining, serve chilled Aperol Spritz cans alongside bruschetta, focaccia, cured meats and cheese for a relaxed aperitivo-style spread.
About Aperol
Aperol was created by brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbieri in Padua, Italy, in 1919.
The bright orange Italian aperitif became particularly famous as the key ingredient in the Aperol Spritz. Its distinctive flavour combines citrus and herbal character with a characteristic bittersweet edge.
The traditional Spritz transformed Aperol into an internationally recognised aperitivo, with the combination of Aperol, sparkling wine and soda becoming closely associated with Italian aperitivo culture.
The ready-to-drink can takes that familiar serve and packages it in a portable single-serving format while retaining the signature bittersweet orange and sparkling character.
Perfect for Picnics, Parties & Summer Drinks
Convenience is the biggest advantage of the Aperol Spritz Can.
There's no need for cocktail equipment, measuring or multiple bottles, which makes it particularly useful when you're away from home. Chill a few cans for a barbecue, take them along to a picnic or keep them ready for summer entertaining.
The individual 25cl format also means everyone can open their own Spritz when they want one without leaving an unfinished bottle of sparkling wine.
At home, you can still dress the drink up with a proper glass, ice and fresh orange. Away from home, simply chilling and opening the can is enough.
Try More Like This
If you love the bittersweet orange flavour of an Aperol Spritz, explore the Aperol range at TheCru.ie to find the original aperitif for making your own cocktails at home.
You can also browse our wider spirits selection for more aperitifs, liqueurs and drinks from Italy and around the world.
Order Aperol Spritz Can 25cl 5% online from TheCru.ie for delivery across Ireland or collection from our Dublin 15 store, Carry Out Tyrrelstown.