![]() ![]() ‘For a completely alcohol-free alternative, try a Seedlip gin perfect with soda and cucumber.’ What’s the best way to make an Aperol Spritz? ‘There is around 1.5 units in a standard Aperol Spritz,’ says O'Shaughnessy. Women are advised to drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, according to the NHS, and these should be spread over three or more days. And, as demonstrated by Aperol’s marketing, aperitivo time is a social affair – and the health benefits of spending time with others have been scientifically shown.Īs with all alcoholic beverages, consuming in moderation is key. And it’s well documented that alcohol can lead to behaviour changes, cancer (breast cancer, for example, is more common in women who drink excessively), fatigue, osteoporosis, and liver and heart damage.īut, as already mentioned, Aperol is a low-strength spirit so, in terms of how much you’d likely be consuming in one sitting (compared to if you were drinking spirits, for example), your overall intake is likely to be much less. There’s no getting away from the fact that an Aperol Spritz contains alcohol – both from the Aperol itself, and the Prosecco it’s mixed with. But Aperol is alcohol – surely that’s *not* great for your health? Herbs and zests yield antioxidant benefits but, whether they would in the small quantities present in an Aperol Spritz, well, that’s a long shot. The ingredients in Aperol itself, include gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, amongst others. Which is good why? Well, bitts are good at supporting digestion and stimulate bile. So, if you’re trying to cut back from alcohol, this could be better option for you. It’s around 11% compared to 40% in standard spirits. But, that said, dig deep ( really deep) and you may find your Aperol Spritz contains more benefits than, say, a vodka shot. And alcohol brings with it its own host of health drawbacks – cancer, heart disease, diabetes. Okay, so don’t be fooled – your summertime tipple is alcoholic, after all. Soda = 0 calories Erm, are there any health benefits of an Aperol Spritz? In terms of an Aperol Spritz’s individual parts, that looks like: 'There are 125 calories in a standard Aperol Spritz,’ O'Shaughnessy says. How many calories are in an Aperol Spritz? Well, we quizzed The Naked Nutritionist Daniel O'Shaughnessy for his thoughts on the Aperol Spritz. And, look, no one turns to an Aperol thinking it's a health drink (we have green juices and protein shakes to fill that void, thank you) but sometimes it's good to know what's in the drink you reach for every summer weekend. ![]() That bright orange aperitif that’s been taking British beer gardens by storm is officially back out thanks to the sun finally rearing its head (about time, given it's August).īut it's not just this summer the drink has boomed: sales of the drink are five times higher than they were in 2009 - and still increasing every single year. ![]()
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