How many standard drinks are in a Aperol Spritz?
Aperol, prosecco, and a splash of soda.
A cocktail's strength is the sum of the alcohol in each ingredient, not just one pour. Based on a typical recipe, a Aperol Spritz contains about 0.55 fl oz of pure alcohol — roughly 0.9 standard drinks.
The recipe and the math
| Ingredient | Amount | ABV | Std drinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperol | 2 oz | 11% | 0.37 |
| Prosecco | 3 oz | 11% | 0.55 |
| Soda water | 1 oz | — | 0 |
| Total | 6 oz | 9.2% | 0.9 |
One US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol. A heavier pour or a stronger recipe pushes the number up fast — see what counts as a standard drink or the standard drink calculator to check your own.
Calories aren't shown here because they depend heavily on mixers — juice, syrup, and cream vary widely. For a rough single-ingredient estimate, use the alcohol calorie calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many standard drinks are in a Aperol Spritz?
A typical Aperol Spritz works out to about 0.9 US standard drinks. That's the sum of the pure alcohol in each spirit — 0.55 fl oz total — divided by 0.6 fl oz per standard drink.
How strong is a Aperol Spritz?
Across about 6 oz of finished drink, a Aperol Spritz averages roughly 9.2% ABV. Strength varies with the exact pour and recipe.