Aperol Spritz Nutrition Information | Bright, Simple Facts

An Aperol Spritz made 3–2–1 has about 165–190 calories, mostly from alcohol and sugars in Aperol and wine.

What You’re Drinking In A Classic Spritz

The classic glass uses sparkling wine, the orange apéritif, and fizzy water over ice. The label shows 11% ABV for the liqueur, while many dry sparkling wines sit near 12% ABV. Together they land in the light cocktail range.

The golden rule is 3 parts wine, 2 parts apéritif, 1 part soda. That ratio stays steady whether you pour in ounces or milliliters, and it’s the mix most bars use. You’ll see it described as the 3–2–1 rule on the brand site, so asking for that ratio helps you get a balanced glass.

Calories And Macros By The Numbers

Alcohol carries 7 calories per gram, and a small amount of sugar rides along from the liqueur and the wine. A typical 3–2–1 pour lands around 165–190 calories. The spread comes from wine style and how heavy the pour is.

Estimated Calories And Carbs By Standard Pour

Component	Typical Amount	Calories & Carbs
Prosecco	3 oz (90 ml)	~72 kcal • ~2–3 g carbs
Aperol	2 oz (60 ml)	~95 kcal • ~14–16 g sugar
Soda Water	1 oz (30 ml)	0 kcal • 0 g carbs

Those figures reflect dry sparkling wine and the brand’s apéritif. A sweeter bottle or a larger glass bumps the total. Ice and an orange wheel don’t change the count.

Portion Sizes, Strength, And ABV

The alcohol content of the finished drink depends on glass size. A small wine glass with more soda sips lighter. A balloon glass with generous wine pours stronger. On average, a standard build sits just under one U.S. standard drink.

Spritz Calories And Sugar Breakdown

This section spells out where energy and carbs come from. The wine brings ethanol calories with a small hit of residual sugar. The apéritif contributes both ethanol and added sugar. Soda water keeps dilution without extra energy.

Why The Numbers Move

Three levers change the math: wine style, pour size, and how much soda you add. Dry prosecco keeps sugar lower than a sweet style. A careful 3–2–1 keeps the glass near the mid-100s. A party pour pushes toward 200 calories.

How It Compares To A Glass Of Wine

A 5-ounce pour of white wine lands near 121 calories. The spritz adds liqueur, so it rises above that, yet it still sits below many sour or tiki drinks. Swapping in extra soda water pulls the total closer to a small wine.

Simple Swaps To Lighten Your Spritz

Pick a drier sparkling wine marked “brut” or “extra brut.” Use a jigger for accuracy. Add an extra ounce or two of soda water to stretch the glass. Fill the wine glass with plenty of ice so the first sips stay cold and slow.

Low-Sugar Tweaks

Go with a 2-1-2 build in a stemless wine glass: two parts wine, one part apéritif, two parts soda. You’ll keep the orange aroma while trimming sugars. A splash of fresh orange peel oil adds pop without extra carbs.

When You Want A Bigger Drink

Scale the ratio, not the sweetness. If you bump wine and apéritif, match with more soda so the sip stays balanced. Big glasses creep up in calories fast, so keep track of whether you’re having one large or two modest servings.

Reading Labels And Estimating At Home

Wine labels in the U.S. usually skip nutrition panels, so you’ll rely on style cues and typical calorie ranges. The bright orange apéritif rarely lists calories on the back label either. Use the ratio, match the wine style, and your estimate will land close.

Shortcut Math You Can Trust

Start with ~24 calories per ounce of 12% wine. Add roughly 90–100 calories for a 2-ounce pour of the apéritif. Top with soda. That puts most home builds near ~170 calories.

Safety, Standard Drinks, And Timing

The finished cocktail sits close to one standard drink. Sip with food, pace your rounds, and give yourself a water break between glasses. If sleep matters, steer clear late at night since alcohol can disrupt rest.

Ingredient Quality And Flavor Notes

Dry sparkling wine keeps the drink crisp. Fresh bottles with tight bubbles carry the orange and herbal notes well. The apéritif adds bittersweet orange, rhubarb, and a soft herbal edge. Soda water lifts aroma so the first nose pops.

Popular Serving Sizes And What They Mean

Bars use different glassware. Some pour into a small wine glass; others reach for a large stem. That choice changes both calories and strength. Here’s how common sizes stack up.

Size Guide You Can Apply

Typical Glasses And Estimated Totals

Glass Type	3–2–1 Volume	Est. Calories
Small Wine Glass	6 oz build	~150–160
Standard Stem	8 oz build	~170–190
Balloon Glass	10–12 oz build	~190–230

Comparisons With Other Light Cocktails

A spritz sits leaner than a margarita on the rocks with syrup and fruit liqueur. It’s close to a highball with clear spirit and soda, yet a touch sweeter. If you like orange flavor with fewer calories, a wine spritzer with an orange twist lands lighter.

When You’re Ordering Out

Ask for the 3–2–1 ratio by name. Request a brut sparkling wine. If the place uses a large balloon glass, ask for extra soda water. These small moves keep the glass refreshing without pushing calories up.

When You’re Mixing At Home

Tools

Grab a jigger, a wine glass, a long spoon, and lots of ice. A vegetable peeler makes quick work of a fresh orange peel for garnish.

Steps

Fill the glass with ice. Add the apéritif, then the wine. Top with soda water and give it a single gentle stir. Express orange peel over the surface and drop it in.

FAQ-Style Clarifications Without The Fluff

Does Fresh Orange Add Calories?

The peel adds aroma only. A full orange wedge adds a few calories at most; it’s negligible in the glass.

Is Tonic Water A Swap For Soda?

Tonic carries sugar unless you pick diet. That swap pushes calories up. Plain soda water keeps the drink crisp and lighter.

Can You Make It Without Alcohol?

Yes. Use a zero-alcohol bitter orange aperitivo and a non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Expect far fewer calories and a softer finish.

Bottom Line For Smart Sipping

Stick with the 3–2–1 rule, pick a dry sparkling wine, and use plenty of ice. You’ll enjoy the bright orange profile while keeping calories in check.

Tip: the 3–2–1 rule keeps flavor balanced without extra sugar, and the CDC’s standard drink sizes page helps you gauge strength when pouring at home.