Each summer, there seems to be a new "it cocktail." Last year saw the return of the 80s with the espresso martini. This year, the "Dirty Shirley," a vodka-spiked Shirley Temple, is a hot contender for the drink of the season. But my go-to is always the Italian Aperol spritz. 

The 3-2-1 mix of Aperol, Prosecco and soda is the perfect combination of fruity, bitter and sparkling. I'm not alone in my adoration of it. Over the last decade, there have been so many pieces published about the cocktail's merits, followed by pieces about how it's overrated, followed by more pieces about its greatness.