A 1 oz pour of Aperol has about 47 calories and ~7.7 g sugar; ABV is 11%.
1 oz Sugar
1.5 oz Sugar
2 oz Sugar
Neat/Pure Pour
- 1 oz in a small glass
- ~7.7 g sugar · ~47 kcal
- ~0.18 standard drinks
Smallest
Classic 3–2–1 Spritz
- 3 oz prosecco · 2 oz aperitif
- 1 oz soda · orange slice
- ~165–185 kcal per glass
Balanced
Lighter 3–1–2 Spritz
- 3 oz prosecco · 1 oz aperitif
- 2 oz soda · extra ice
- ~115–135 kcal
Lower Sugar
Aperol Nutrition Facts Label Explained
Shoppers scan the bottle for numbers, yet most spirits don’t show a full panel. In the U.S., alcohol labels aren’t required to list calories or sugar. That’s why people ask how many calories sit in this orange apéritif and how much sugar a typical pour carries.
Here’s the quick math you can use. The brand sits at 11% ABV. Per 100 ml, many EU retailers list 159 kcal, about 26 g carbs (all sugar), 0 g fat, and a pinch of salt. Translate that to bar pours, and a 1 oz splash lands near 47 kcal with ~7.7 g sugar. Double the pour to 2 oz, and you’re at ~94 kcal with ~15.4 g sugar. These figures match the label data reported by European sellers that publish a full panel.
| Metric | 1 oz (30 ml) | 100 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~47 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Total Carbs | ~7.7 g | 26.1 g |
| Sugars | ~7.7 g | 26.1 g |
| Alcohol | ~2.6 g | ~8.7 g |
| ABV | 11% | 11% |
| Salt | ~0.03 g | 0.10 g |
| Standard Drinks* | ~0.18 | ~0.60 |
*Standard drink uses 14 g alcohol as reference.
Why The Bottle Rarely Shows A Full Panel
In the U.S., alcohol labels follow a different regulator than packaged foods. The TTB sets the rules, and a full Nutrition Facts panel isn’t mandatory for spirits and wine. Brands may add an “average analysis” box or list calories and carbs per serving, but it’s optional.
Across the Atlantic, many retailers show energy and sugar per 100 ml. That’s handy for quick math and for comparing bottles side by side. It’s also why you’ll see calories listed online even when the back label in your market looks sparse. One EU retailer lists 159 kcal and 26.1 g sugar per 100 ml; that aligns with the common pour math above.
For policy context, see TTB regulations, which allow voluntary calorie and carb statements when paired with protein and fat, yet stop short of requiring a full panel.
Serving Sizes, Bar Pours, And Real-World Sips
Bars pour in ounces. Home cooks do the same. With 11% ABV, your glass carries far less pure alcohol than a shot of 80-proof spirits. A 1.5 oz splash holds roughly 3.9 g alcohol, or about a quarter of a U.S. standard drink. A 2 oz pour moves that to ~5.1 g, or a bit over a third of a standard drink. That context helps when pacing a session or pairing with food.
Calories track the sugar. A lighter spritz swaps in more soda water and trims the liqueur pour. Sparkling wine adds its own calories, yet residual sugar in a brut prosecco is low per ounce. So the main swing in your totals comes from how many ounces of the orange apéritif land in the glass.
Ingredients, Allergens, And Color
The brand lists bitter orange, botanicals, and sweeteners in its materials. Common U.S. bottles use FD&C Yellow 6 and Red 40 for color. If you scan labels in Europe, you may also see E-numbers. None of these add protein or fat, so the macro picture stays simple: sugar and alcohol drive the numbers.
Ingredient pages from the producer confirm the core profile and ABV. If you’re label-sensitive or tracking dyes, skim the producer’s page to see how ingredients are presented in your region: Aperol FAQ.
How To Read Numbers For A Spritz
A typical spritz recipe uses a 3–2–1 build: three parts sparkling wine, two parts liqueur, one part soda. The ready-to-drink canned version from the parent company lists 186 kcal per 6.8 fl oz serving at 9% ABV (average analysis). When you build it fresh, your totals change with the pour. Campari’s consumer page shows the canned spritz average analysis, which gives a useful ballpark for a tall glass.
Here’s a simple way to frame it. Keep the sparkling wine steady and dial the orange liqueur up or down. You’ll lower sugar by pouring less of the liqueur and swapping in more soda water. Garnish adds aroma but not meaningful calories.
Quick Spritz Math
Use the table below to compare builds. Values are estimates using the bottle data above plus typical prosecco energy for a brut style. Soda water contributes zero.
| Recipe | Estimated Calories | Standard Drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Classic 3–2–1 (3 oz prosecco, 2 oz apéritif, 1 oz soda) | ~165–185 kcal | ~0.55–0.65 |
| Lighter 3–1–2 (3 oz prosecco, 1 oz apéritif, 2 oz soda) | ~115–135 kcal | ~0.35–0.45 |
| No-Booze Faux Spritz (0 oz prosecco, 0 oz apéritif, 6 oz soda + orange peel) | ~0–5 kcal | 0 |
Comparing To Similar Apéritifs
Calorie math swings with sugar and ABV. Bitter liqueurs with higher proof pack more alcohol grams per ounce, which pushes standard drinks up fast. Some red bitters are drier yet stronger, trading sugar grams for higher ABV. The orange bottle sits on the lower-proof end, with sweetness supplying most of the energy.
That mix explains why a small neat pour tastes plush while still landing far below a whiskey shot for ethanol. For menu planning, that balance lets you stretch flavor with soda and ice without a big jump in alcohol grams.
Serving Conversions You Can Use
From Milliliters To Ounces
One ounce equals 29.57 ml. A 750 ml bottle holds about 25.4 oz. A common 2 oz house pour uses roughly 59 ml.
From ABV To Alcohol Grams
Multiply the volume of your pour in milliliters by 0.11 to get ml of ethanol, then multiply by 0.789 to get grams. A 2 oz pour is ~59 ml; 59 × 0.11 × 0.789 ≈ 5.1 g ethanol. That’s about 0.37 of a U.S. standard drink.
From 100 Ml Panels To Your Glass
Use simple ratios. Take the 100 ml number and multiply by your pour size in ml divided by 100. A 1 oz splash is ~30 ml, so calories ≈ 159 × 0.30, which lands near 47.
Reading EU Panels Versus U.S. “Average Analysis”
EU panels list energy and nutrients per 100 ml. That makes comparison easy across brands, and it gives a fixed anchor for math. In the U.S., many bottles carry a small box with calories and carbs per serving, or they list ABV and allergens without a full box. The parent company also publishes an average analysis for its canned spritz at 9% ABV with 186 kcal per 6.8 oz.
Neither format means the liquid is different; the rules and rounding conventions differ. If you plan meals or track macros, the 100 ml listing from an EU retailer is the most direct path for conversions.
How It Compares To Beer And Wine
Beer carries far more volume per serving, so calories add up even when ABV is modest. A 12 oz lager at 5% ABV lands near one standard drink. A 5 oz glass of table wine at 12% ABV is also one standard drink at roughly 120–130 kcal. A 2 oz pour of the orange apéritif brings strong flavor at about a third of a standard drink and about 94 kcal, which makes pacing easy when you extend it with soda water. Light ice softens bitterness at first.
Label Terms People Often Misread
Average Analysis
This is a brand’s way of sharing typical calories, carbs, and ABV for a stated serving size. It isn’t the same as a full Nutrition Facts panel, yet it still helps with menu planning.
Per 100 Ml
That’s a fixed unit used across the EU. Convert it to your pour by multiplying by your milliliters divided by 100. It’s the simplest way to scale values when you mix at home.
Zero Fat Or Protein
That’s normal for sweet liqueurs. Energy comes from alcohol and sugars, not from fat or protein.
Safety And Serving Context
ABV is modest, yet alcohol is still alcohol. Pace yourself and plan a ride when needed. If you’re tracking intake, the CDC’s standard drink page gives a clear yardstick for grams of ethanol per serving. That reference uses 14 g of pure alcohol as one drink.
Bottom Line For The Label Reader
If you want fewer calories, pour less of the orange liqueur and add more soda. If you want fewer grams of sugar, that same move helps. For exact values in your market, check the producer’s FAQ and any retailer panel that lists per-100-ml numbers.