Source: Petrrgoskov, AdobeStockSummer cocktails with Aperol are very easy to prepare even at home. These drinks delight with their orange color, citrus flavor, and pleasant herbal bitterness. We're sharing 20 of the best recipes!
1. Aperol Spritz – Classic Recipe
Source: AdobeStockPre-chill your cocktail glass.
You will need: 60 ml Aperol liqueur, 120 ml Prosecco sparkling wine, 30 ml soda water, 4 ice cubes, 1 orange slice.
Preparation: Add ice to a wine glass, pour in Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water. Stir gently and add an orange slice.
2. Aperol Spritz without Sparkling Wine
Source: AdobeStockA great recipe if you don't have sparkling wine on hand.
You will need: 50 ml Aperol liqueur, 50 ml mineral water, 3 ice cubes, 1 orange wedge.
Preparation: Fill a wine glass with ice, pour in Aperol and mineral water. Stir with a straw and add an orange wedge.
3. Aperol Cocktail with Schweppes
Source: AdobeStockSchweppes can also be replaced with any other tonic of your choice.
You will need: 40 ml Aperol liqueur, 60 ml sparkling wine, 20 ml Schweppes, 2 ice cubes, 1 orange wedge.
Preparation: Drop ice into a glass, pour in Aperol, sparkling wine, and Schweppes. Add an orange wedge and serve the cocktail.
4. Aperol Cocktail with Orange Juice and Mineral Water
Source: AdobeStockServe the finished cocktail with light vegetable or seafood snacks.
You will need: 40 ml Aperol liqueur, 40 ml orange juice, 100 ml sparkling water, 1 orange wedge, 4 ice cubes.
Preparation: Pour Aperol, orange juice, and sparkling water into a prepared glass. Add orange and ice cubes.
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5. Aperol with Tonic and Foam
Source: AdobeStockThe beautiful foam here is created by egg white.
You will need: 40 ml Aperol liqueur, 20 ml melon liqueur, 20 ml lemon juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, 30 ml tonic, 1 chicken egg white, 4 ice cubes, lemon zest.
Preparation: Mix ice, Aperol, melon liqueur, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white in a shaker. Carefully pour everything into a serving glass, add tonic and lemon zest.
6. Aperol with Vodka
Source: AdobeStockAperol is traditionally served before meals to stimulate appetite.
You will need: 60 ml Aperol liqueur, 30 ml vodka, 5 ice cubes, 2 orange wedges.
Preparation: In a tall glass, mix Aperol and vodka. Add ice and orange.
7. Aperol and Whiskey Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockAnother wonderful recipe for a popular cocktail for lovers of strong drinks!
You will need: 30 ml Aperol liqueur, 30 ml whiskey, 30 ml apple liqueur, juice of half a lemon, 4 ice cubes, 2 orange slices.
Preparation: Pour whiskey, Aperol, apple liqueur, and lemon juice into a shaker. Cover, shake well, and strain. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the prepared cocktail, and add orange slices.
8. "Fruit Avalanche" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockMint will be more fragrant if you rub it between your fingers beforehand.
You will need: 50 ml Aperol liqueur, 80 ml grapefruit juice, 20 ml apple juice, 3 mint leaves, 2 orange slices, 4 ice cubes.
Preparation: Mix Aperol, grapefruit juice, and apple juice in a shaker. Pour the mixture into a glass with ice, add mint leaves and orange.
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9. "Aperol Betty" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockA beautiful cocktail for a summer mood.
You will need: 20 ml Aperol liqueur, 20 ml grapefruit juice, 30 ml sparkling wine, 30 ml orange juice, 4 ice cubes, 1 lime slice and 1 orange slice.
Preparation: Mix Aperol, grapefruit juice, and orange juice in a shaker. Pour the prepared cocktail into a glass with ice, add sparkling wine and citrus slices.
10. "Aperol Mist" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockA pleasant drink based on beer.
You will need: 30 ml Aperol liqueur, 250 ml wheat beer, 30 ml lemon juice, 3 ice cubes, 2 orange slices.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, pour in lemon juice, Aperol, and beer. Stir gently and add orange slices.
11. "Aperol Negroni" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockBy replacing gin with dry white wine, you'll get a lighter variation of the cocktail.
You will need: 30 ml Aperol liqueur, 30 ml gin, 30 ml red vermouth, 2 ice cubes, orange zest.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, add Aperol, gin, and vermouth. Stir gently and garnish the finished cocktail with orange zest.
12. "Spring Spritz" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockPerfect for any party or celebration.
You will need: 60 ml Aperol liqueur, 60 ml dry sparkling wine, 30 ml grapefruit juice, 20 ml highly carbonated water, 4 ice cubes, orange zest.
Preparation: Drop ice into a wine glass, add Aperol, sparkling wine, and grapefruit juice. Stir, top with water, and garnish with orange zest.
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13. Pink Aperol Spritz
Source: AdobeStockThe beautiful pink color of the cocktail matches its name.
You will need: 30 ml Aperol liqueur, 120 ml dry rosé wine, 20 ml sparkling water, 15 ml lemon juice, 2 strawberries, 2 orange slices, 4 ice cubes.
Preparation: Add ice to a glass. In a separate glass, muddle the strawberries, add lemon juice, wine, and Aperol. Stir and strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with orange slices.
14. Aperol Flip
Source: AdobeStockA memorable light tartness and bright aroma!
You will need: 30 ml Aperol liqueur, 60 ml Prosecco, 20 ml sugar syrup, 20 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice, 15 ml egg white, 5 ice cubes, orange zest.
Preparation: Mix Aperol, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white in a shaker. Pour Prosecco into a tall glass with ice and then pour in the mixture from the shaker. Add orange zest on top.
15. "Quiet Aperol" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockIt is especially popular among women.
You will need: 40 ml Aperol liqueur, 60 ml dry white wine, 20 ml sparkling water, 4 ice cubes, 1 orange slice.
Preparation: Mix white wine and Aperol in a shaker. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the mixture from the shaker, add sparkling water and orange.
16. "Aperol Royal" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockThe ideal cocktail for a quiet evening in pleasant company.
You will need: 75 ml dry sparkling wine, 25 ml Aperol liqueur, 4 ice cubes, 1 rosemary sprig, 2 orange slices.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice, pour in dry sparkling wine and Aperol. Gently stir the cocktail with a straw, add rosemary and orange slices.
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17. Aperol with Orange Juice
Source: AdobeStockBe sure to strain the orange juice before adding it to the cocktail.
You will need: 30 ml Aperol liqueur, 300 ml freshly squeezed orange juice, 4 ice cubes, 2 orange slices.
Preparation: Pour Aperol and orange juice into a chilled glass. Add ice and orange slices.
18. Aperol with Gin
Source: AdobeStockAn original drink that will surely surprise.
You will need: 30 ml Aperol liqueur, 20 ml gin, 40 ml white sparkling wine, 20 ml soda water, 5 ice cubes, 2 mint leaves, 2 orange slices.
Preparation: Mix Aperol, gin, white sparkling wine, and soda water in a shaker. Pour the mixture into a glass with ice, add mint and orange slices.
19. "Aperol Punch" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockA true salvation from the summer heat!
You will need: 30 ml Aperol liqueur, 30 ml dry rosé sparkling wine, 30 ml dry white vermouth, 30 ml grapefruit juice, 20 ml soda water, 1 thyme sprig, 6 ice cubes, 2 orange slices.
Preparation: Drop ice into a glass, pour in Aperol, vermouth, and grapefruit juice. Gently stir with a spoon, top with sparkling wine and soda water. Add orange slices and a crushed thyme sprig to the cocktail.
20. "Aperol Descanso" Cocktail
Source: AdobeStockIt literally translates to "Beach Cocktail."
You will need: 20 ml Aperol liqueur, 60 ml whiskey, 10 ml sugar syrup, 15 ml lemon juice, 3 mint leaves, 2 orange slices, 4 ice cubes.
Preparation: Muddle mint with lemon juice and strain everything into a shaker. Add ice, Aperol, whiskey, and sugar syrup. Shake, strain again, and pour into a glass. Garnish the finished cocktail with orange slices.