Aperol Spritz
To say aperol spritz in Italian, simply say Aperol Spritz, since Italians use the same name for the drink.
To order one politely, say Vorrei un Aperol Spritz, per favore. or Potrei avere un Aperol Spritz, per cortesia? With friends you can ask Mi fai un Aperol Spritz?
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Veneto region you might hear Un spritz con Aperol, per piacere.
How does it change in a sentence?
Say un before Aperol Spritz when you order one.
Did you know?
- While the drink is now a global symbol of Italy, the practice of adding a splash of water to wine to dilute it was originally a way for soldiers in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to make their wine last longer.
- While 'spritz' is the name of the drink, it actually comes from the German verb spritzen, meaning 'to splash' or 'to spray', referring to the addition of sparkling water.
- If you are in a Northern Italian bar and order only un spritz, be prepared for a surprise. The bartender may serve you a much more bitter version made with Campari rather than the sweeter Aperol you might expect.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un Aperol Spritz, per favore.I would like an Aperol Spritz, please.
- Prendiamo un Aperol Spritz al tramonto?Shall we have an Aperol Spritz at sunset?
- L'Aperol Spritz è la mia bevanda preferita.An Aperol Spritz is my favorite drink.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are at a cafe in Italy.
- GiuliaCiao Francesco, cosa bevi?Hi Francesco, what are you drinking?
- FrancescoPrendo un Aperol Spritz. E tu?I'll have an Aperol Spritz. And you?
- GiuliaAnch'io voglio un Aperol Spritz.I want an Aperol Spritz too.
- FrancescoOttimo, allora ordiniamo subito.Great, let's order right away.
