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By MONIQUE RUBINS FOR MAILONLINE
Published: 09:54 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 10:08 EDT, 31 March 2025
British shoppers are celebrating the launch of Aperol's new ready-to-serve drink, which promises to change 'everything'.
Aperol Spritz, a summery Italian cocktail made by adding sparkling wine and a splash of soda water to the bitter citrus spirit, is now available in a 200ml glass bottle.
'With Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve, we’re delighted to offer a convenient way to enjoy the same high-quality cocktail, without the need for mixing,' Aperol brand ambassador Loris Contro told Femail
The launch of the nine per cent ABV bottled drink, which can be purchased in packs of four priced at £13 from Waitrose, Ocado and Amazon, has caused a huge stir online, with fans excitedly claiming 'the summer is changed'.
UK TikToker Helena announced the launch of the pre-made Aperol Spritz on the platform soon before the drink hit supermarkets.
In a video which has been viewed almost 167,000 times, she enthused: 'Everyone, I would like to make a public service announcement.
'The most important food and drink launch has just been announced today.
'Guys, it's pre-made Aperol Spritz. They've finally given it to us.'
TikToker Helena (pictured) shared the UK launch of ready-to-serve Aperol Spritz in a video that's been viewed almost 167,000 times
The availability of the ready-to serve version, Helena continued, means 'the summer is changed.'
'This is going to change picnics, parks... everything, everything.'
Helena's enthusiasm was tempered only by the unpredictability of the UK weather.
'The weather better support thing,' she added. 'British summer, come on, now is your moment.'
Helena's 'public service announcement' attracted almost 100 comments, the majority of which reflected her excitement.
One person wrote: 'Ahh yes, music to my ears'.
Another social media user enthused: 'Corkless wedding drink of the day for my August wedding'.
Yet, not everyone agreed that the ready-to-serve Aperol Spritz, which arrived in UK supermarkets on March 24, was entirely novel.
Social media users expressed their excitement at the UK launch of the ready-to-serve Aperol Spritz - but not everyone agreed it was entirely novel
One TikToker believed she had seen the bottled drink before - on a flight.
'Swear they sell these on easyJet flights,' she wrote.
Another person wrote: 'These have been available in Italy for years! Glad they're coming to the UK'.
A third person, however, wasn't at all excited about the recent launch, writing: 'They really [have a' bad taste, nothing like proper Aperol Spritz'.