5 Aperol Cocktails To Try This Summer

Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the season Aperol style! Aperol is an Italian aperitif made with bitter oranges, gentian, and rhubarb and is a perfect addition to any summer gathering. With its light, refreshing, and slightly bitter taste, Aperol is a crowd favorite and sure to enliven any get-together.

In this post, we’ll show you five amazing Aperol-based cocktails you can try this summer at your next backyard barbecue or pool party. From classic favorites to more unique concoctions, you’ll find something to please every palate. So get your Aperol ready and mix some delicious summer drinks.

1. Aperol Spritz

Ingredients

• 3 parts Prosecco
• 2 parts Aperol
• 1 splash of soda water
• 1 orange wedge

Instructions

1. Fill up a cocktail shaker one-third full of ice cubes.
2. Pour Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water over the ice and shake for about 10 seconds to combine all ingredients and chill them.
3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
4. Squeeze the orange wedge over the drink and drop it in the glass as a garnish.
5. Enjoy!

2. Aperol Sour

Ingredients

• 2 ounces vodka or white rum
• 1 ounce Aperol
• ¾ ounces lemon juice
• ¼ ounces simple syrup

Instructions

1. Fill up a cocktail shaker halfway full of ice cubes.
2. Add vodka or white rum, Aperol, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to chill and combine all ingredients.
3. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass and top it off with an orange twist as a garnish.
4. Enjoy your sour!

3. Sicilian Sunrise

Ingredients

• 2 parts Aperol
• 2 parts fresh orange juice
• 1 part cranberry juice

Instructions

1. Fill up a cocktail shaker three-quarters full of ice cubes.
2. Pour Aperol, orange juice, and cranberry juice over the ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to chill and combine all ingredients into one uniform mix.
3. Strain the mix into a highball glass filled with ice cubes and top off with a handful of fresh cranberries as a garnish.
4. Enjoy your sunny Sicilian Sunrise!

4. Aperol Julep

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• ½ ounce Aperol
• 6 sprigs of mint

Instructions

1. Fill up a cocktail shaker halfway full of ice cubes.
2. Add bourbon, simple syrup, and Aperol into the shaker, then press three sprigs of mint against the shaker’s sides with a muddler or spoon to incorporate some of its flavors into your mix (but take care not to mash up the mint leaves). Shake for 30 seconds to chill, and combine all ingredients into one uniform mix!
3. Strain the mix into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice, then add three more fresh sprigs of mint as a garnish before serving!
4. Enjoy your julep!

5. Aperol Frosé

Ingredients

• 6 ounces rosé wine
• ½ ounce Aperol
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Crushed ice cubes

Instructions

1. Fill up a blender two-thirds full with crushed ice cubes, add rosé wine, Aperol, and sugar, then blend until smooth and slushy (about 15 seconds).
2. Pour frosé mix into two coupe glasses, then add an orange twist as a garnish before serving.
3. Enjoy your cool treat this summer!

Conclusion

Now that you know how to make these five delicious summery drinks, you can say cheers from the comfort of your home this season! Don’t forget that you’ll need a cocktail shaker to mix up these cocktails, so make sure you have one handy to enjoy these drinks all summer.