The short answer: Aperol neat has 11% alcohol by volume . A classic mixed Aperol Spritz has around 8–9% alcohol by volume in a glass—about the same as a light wine. Ready-mixed bottles like our 3-pack of Aperol Spritz have an alcohol content of 10.5% by volume.
What is the alcohol content of pure Aperol?
The orange-colored bitter liqueur from Padua has been produced according to the same recipe since 1919, using bitter oranges, rhubarb, and gentian — and at 11% ABV, it's one of the lighter spirits. For comparison, gin and rum start at 37.5% ABV. It's precisely this lightness that makes Aperol the ideal base for an aperitif. You can find Aperol (0.7 l) here .
And in a mixed Aperol Spritz?
The classic recipe is 3-2-1 : 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, 1 splash of soda — plus plenty of ice and an orange slice. If you calculate the alcohol content (Prosecco ~11% ABV, Aperol 11% ABV, soda 0%), the finished drink comes in at around 9% ABV ; with melting ice, closer to 8%. A glass of Aperol Spritz is therefore about as strong as a glass of light white wine — and significantly lighter than most cocktails.
Alcohol content in comparison
- Beer: approx. 5% vol
- Aperol Spritz (mixed): approx. 8–9% vol
- Aperol Spritz (ready-mixed, bottled): 10.5% vol
- Aperol neat: 11% vol
- Wine: approx. 11–14% vol
- Gin, rum & co.: from 37.5% vol
Mix your own Aperol Spritz — or buy it ready-made
For the perfect Spritz, all you need is a dry Prosecco (Brut or Extra Dry — see our Prosecco selection ), Aperol, and soda water. Our Aperol Spritz packs include both. Don't feel like mixing? The ready-to-drink 3-pack (3 x 0.2 l) just needs to be chilled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aperol Spritz stronger than wine?
No — when mixed, at 8–9% ABV, it's actually lower than most wines (11–14% ABV). Adding ice and soda makes it even easier to drink.
Is there an alcohol-free Aperol Spritz?
Aperol itself only contains alcohol. Those who want the bittersweet Spritz taste without the alcohol will find suitable alternatives among our non-alcoholic aperitifs .
How many calories are in an Aperol Spritz?
Depending on the mixing ratio, roughly 150–200 kcal per glass — the majority comes from the sugar in the liqueur and the Prosecco.
