Secret Recipe for the Perfect Homemade Spritz Cocktail by Chef

The Spritz, a highly popular cocktail in France, stands out thanks to the addition of Aperol. We will now reveal how you can prepare it yourself at home. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of this delicious drink?

The Spritz, a flagship cocktail

Undoubtedly, the Spritz has conquered the French palate. Fruity and slightly bitter thanks to Aperol, this cocktail is the star of summer terraces, but not only. Indeed, there is no season to enjoy a good cocktail, as long as you consume it in moderation.

A recipe for homemade Aperol by a renowned chef

The surprising aspect of this drink is that it can be entirely prepared at home. Chef Thibaut Spiwack, head of the Anona restaurant, recently shared on Instagram his recipe to make homemade Aperol. However, it should be noted that this recipe, although simple, requires a few days of preparation.

Ingredients and preparation steps

The necessary ingredients are:

OrangesTwo pinches of hibiscusSugarAlcohol such as 68% rumWater

The recipe begins with the preparation of the oranges, keeping only the zest and flesh. Hibiscus is then sprinkled to give the characteristic color of Aperol. Everything is then covered with sugar and left to macerate for two days.

The next step is to add alcohol, here 68% rum. As Chef Spiwack explains, “The high alcohol content helps to fix the color and aroma.” After two additional days of maceration, the mixture is filtered and the homemade Aperol is ready to be enjoyed.

A cocktail to enjoy in moderation

Once the homemade Aperol is ready, all that remains is to prepare your Spritz. Remember, alcohol abuse is dangerous for health, so it is essential to consume this cocktail in moderation.