Tagged: aperol

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Brennivin / Daily Mix / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / World Wednesday

Brennivin Aquavit Negroni

In the BRENNIVIN AQUAVIT NEGRONI, the Icelandic aquavit Brennivin is combined with Aperol and sweet vermouth to create an interesting twist on the negroni. Aperol, which is similar to Campari but less bitter and with less alcohol, takes a lesser...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / St-Germain (elderflower) / Vodka

Mr. 404

MR. 404 is a sweet-sour vodka cocktail combining the flavors of elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and Aperol. Its holiday punch recipe was published by the Wall St. Journal recently. But it is an easy individual-sized cocktail for the home bartender...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Tequila / Mezcal

Division Bell

The initial flavors detected in the DIVISION BELL are its bright agave spirits from mezcal tequila and the citrusy bitter notes of Aperol. The smokiness from the mezcal then follows alongside the more citrusy lime. A dash of maraschino liqueur...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Orange Juice / Tequila / Mezcal

Aperol Margarita

The APEROL MARGARITA combines two summer favorites: The margarita and the Aperol spritz. A splash of Italian Aperol substitutes for the orange liqueur normally used in a margarita and adds its own bittersweet twist. Fresh orange juice is added to...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / Vodka

Ruby

Good cocktails create a perfect balance between tart and sweet. Such is the case with the vodka-based RUBY cocktail, created by veteran mixologist and author Tony Abou-Ganim. The tart tones of lemon juice, grapefruit juice and Aperol are offset by...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Fizzy Friday

Aperol Spritz

The APEROL SPRITZ became well known as an aperitif refresher with origins from Italy. Aperol is the Campari-owned liqueur bitter with rhubarb, gentian root (found in Angostura bitters), cinchona bark, citrus oil from oranges and has a zesty orange hue...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Bourbon / Daily Mix / Twofer Tuesday / Whiskey (blended)

Manhattan Minute*

The MANHATTAN MINUTE is self-created and is offered to the home bartender as a Manhattan substitute when preparation-time is short or good sweet vermouth is not available. Aperol replaces the sweet vermouth and bitters which comprise a traditional Manhattan, allowing...