Food Dirty Aperol Spritz Be the first to rate & review! The beloved Aperol spritz gets a little more interesting thanks to a hit of punchy olive brine. By Jenna Helwig Jenna Helwig Instagram Jenna is the food director at Real Simple and the author of Bare Minimum Dinners, a cookbook featuring more than 100 low-lift, high-reward recipes. Previously, Jenna was the food director at Health and Parents. She is also the founder and operator of Rosaberry, a boutique personal chef services company, and the author of four other cookbooks, including the bestselling Baby-Led Feeding. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 19, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Greg DuPree Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink Jump to Nutrition Facts You probably don't need us to tell you that the Aperol spritz is a worldwide juggernaut of a cocktail. Italian Aperol is a less bitter and more fruity aperitif than Campari. It's fruity notes and vibrant orange hue make it look captivating in an ice-filled glass with bubbly prosecco and a splash of club soda. In this surprising version, a spoonful of olive brine adds punchy flavor that beautifully balances out both the bitterness and sweetness of the Aperol. The brine and the pimiento-stuffed olive garnish also give off subtle martini vibes, perfect for a classic cocktail-loving guest that's finally ready to dip their toes into the wonderful world of spritzes. One sip and you'll agree that this zippy drink should be on the menu all summer long. Ingredients 1/4 cup Aperol 1/4 cup dry sparkling wine 1/4 cup club soda 1 1/2 tsp. brine from a jar of pimiento-stuffed green olives Pimiento-stuffed green olives, for garnish Directions Fill a glass halfway with ice. Add the Aperol, sparkling wine, club soda, and olive brine. Stir to combine. Garnish with olives. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 197 Calories 1g Fat 22g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Calories 197 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 76mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 0g 2% Total Sugars 21g Protein 0g Vitamin C 10mg 51% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 63mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.