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Aperol Sour

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A refreshing, slightly bitter twist on a classic sour, balancing the bitterness of Aperol with citrus.

Base: Aperol
Complexity: Medium
Flavor: Sour
Season: Summer
Ingredients ๐Ÿ‹
  • 2 oz (60 mL) Aperol
  • 0.5 oz (15 mL) Gin
  • 1 oz (30 mL) Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 mL) Simple Syrup
  • 1 Egg White (Optional)
  • Ice
Instructions ๐Ÿ“œ
  1. 1

    Combine Aperol, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker (egg white optional).

  2. 2

    Dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a lemon wheel.