Aperol Spritz

This Is How to Summer Friday in New York

Where to spend your Friday happy hour this summer.

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• photos: Daniel Krieger

How to Do Italian Aperitivo at Home

In partnership with Aperol Spritz: Your guide to recreating this Italian golden hour ritual at home, with essential traditions, simple recipes and ready-made snacks.

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• photo: Lizzie Munro

A Spritz Crawl Through the Birthplace of Aperol

In Padua, Italy, the golden-hour ritual known as aperitivo is a daily occurrence. Here, a look at the drinks, food and bars that define it, plus six to visit.

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• photos: Colin Dutton

Five Modern Riffs on the Classic Aperol Spritz

Bartenders are taking the classic Aperol Spritz in new directions. Here, five riffs on the iconic cocktail, from one spiked with cachaça to another topped with Coconut LaCroix.

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• photo: Lizzie Munro

Summer Fling

Natasha David's riff on the Aperol sour ups the citrus and fruit flavors.

Don Gorgon

Richard Boccato's take on the Aperol Spritz incorporates a hefty dose of cachaça.

Oranges Etc.

This riff on the classic Aperol Spritz emphasizes the orange flavor in the traditional aperitif.

Red Texas Spritz

In her riff on the Aperol spritz, Abigail Gullo infuses the Italian liqueur with lemongrass and blackberry.

Royal Afternoon

This take on the iconic Aperol Spritz calls on Amaro Montenegro and sparkling rosé.