There is more to Aperol than an Aperol Spritz. Yes, the simple mixture of the citrusy liqueur, Prosecco and club soda is an any time, all-purpose beverageโequally perfect for brunch as it is before dinnerโbut the lightly bittersweet amaro, made from bitter orange, gentian and rhubarb, can do far more. Here are the seven best cocktails to make with Aperol that arenโt an Aperol Spritz.
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The 7 Best Aperol Cocktails
A riff on the Last Word, this modern classic is stronger than most other easy-drinking Aperol cocktails. Equal parts Aperol, bourbon and Amaro Nonino get shaken with an equal measure of fresh lemon juice, for a vibrantly red, bitter and sour tipple.
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Take your basic brunch Bellini to the next level by tempering its sweetness with a splash of Aperol and using boozy peach liqueur instead of fresh peach purรฉe. The stone fruit flavor of the peach blends beautifully with the citrus notes of the Aperol and crisp taste of Prosecco.
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This cocktail mashes up two day drinking favorites: the Aperol Spritz and the Paloma. Aperol, smoky mezcal and floral St-Germain spike a can of everyoneโs favorite seltzer, La Croix Pamplemousse. Fresh grapefruit and lime juices give the cocktail added zing.
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If Aperolโs bitter, bracing cousin Campari is too much for your palate to handle, swap in Aperol for a milder, sweeter take on the Negroni. A few dashes of coffee bitters keeps the complexity of the original gin and vermouth cocktail while adding rich depth.
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Eschew notions that Aperol can only be used for light, fancy beverages by going all in on this decadent boozy dessert. Aperol, dry rosรฉ wine and seltzer top a scoop (or several scoops) of strawberry ice cream, creating a gorgeous, rosy float thatโs definitely worth indulging in.
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