Love it or loathe it, covet it or condemn it, there is no denying the ubiquitous influence of the Aperol spritz. This evocative Italian drink has earned its place as one of the world’s most popular cocktails.

Balmy summer evenings in a Mediterranean milieu are brightened by the orange glow of sunsets and spritzes alike, and it’s hard to come by an Italian bar, piazza, or beachside that isn’t punctuated by multitudes of condensation-covered glasses radiating with Aperol’s vibrant hue.