Intro to Aperol cocktail in a martini glass — Lemon juice

Intro to Aperol Cocktail Recipe

sour bitter

aperol, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, angostura bitters, orange peel

History

Audrey Saunders created Intro to Aperol at Pegu Club in New York so a guest could taste Aperol as the lead in a sour, not only in a spritz. The spec is 2 oz Aperol, 1 oz London dry gin, ¾ oz lemon juice, ¼ oz simple syrup, and 1 dash Angostura bitters, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass. Any gin you have checked off covers that gin line. There is no separate London dry box. If Aperol, gin, lemon, simple syrup, and Angostura are already on the bar, mix this before you buy Prosecco for an Aperol Spritz.

Ingredients

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How to make

  1. Chill a martini glass.
  2. This is an Aperol sour: Aperol is the 2 oz pour and gin is the 1 oz support.
  3. Add 2 oz Aperol, 1 oz London dry gin, ¾ oz lemon juice, ¼ oz simple syrup, and 1 dash Angostura bitters to a shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice and shake until the tin is cold, about 20 seconds.
  5. Strain into the chilled glass.
  6. The martini glass is the cocktail glass for this drink.
  7. Express an orange twist over the surface and drop it in.
  8. The peel is a garnish, not a bottle you have to buy.

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Intro to Aperol FAQ

What ingredients are in an Intro to Aperol?

An Intro to Aperol is made with aperol, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, angostura bitters, and orange peel. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make an Intro to Aperol?

Chill a martini glass. This is an Aperol sour: Aperol is the 2 oz pour and gin is the 1 oz support. Add 2 oz Aperol, 1 oz London dry gin, ¾ oz lemon juice, ¼ oz simple syrup, and 1 dash Angostura bitters to a shaker. Fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice and shake until the tin is cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into the chilled glass. The martini glass is the cocktail glass for this drink. Express an orange twist over the surface and drop it in. The peel is a garnish, not a bottle you have to buy.

What glass do you serve an Intro to Aperol in?

Serve an Intro to Aperol in a Martini glass. The classic V-shape keeps chilled, no-ice drinks cold while the wide rim delivers aroma on every sip.

Can I make an Intro to Aperol with bottles I already own?

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