This Aperol Sour cocktail is so simple and refreshing! With Aperol, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, this cocktail is perfect for any occasion.
If you like an Aperol Spritz or whiskey sour, this cocktail is for you! It's a great combination of two classic cocktails.
I love serving this cocktail at a Valentine's Day celebration, bridal shower, or bachelorette party. It's orange/pink color is so beautiful that it's perfect for any celebratory occasion.
Recipe Inspiration
Everyone loves an Aperol Spritz, but this Aperol Sour is just as good (if not better!) Bitter Aperol is softened with simple syrup and an egg white, creating a creamy cocktail that is soft and delicious.
I love garnishing this cocktail with a dehydrated citrus slice, a fresh flower, or a lemon twist.
This cocktail tastes similar to a creamsicle, without being too sweet. And, it's so easy to make! The bright citrus notes are so delicious that you'll want to make one (or two!) more.
This cocktail is great for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, or just an evening at home.
If you're looking for other cocktail recipes, try out our Autumn Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, or Fig Manhattan!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Delicious - You'll love each sip of this delicious aperol sour recipe. It's silky texture and bright citrus flavor will make it one of your favorite drinks!
Easy - This cocktail recipe tastes like it was made at a cocktail bar - but it's actually so easy to make!
Fun - Everyone likes a pretty cocktail, right? There's something so fun about the bright orange color of this drink.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- Aperol - an Italian classic!
- Dry Gin - we love Watershed Guild Gin, it's our favorite for cocktails
- Fresh Lemon Juice - freshly squeezed or bottled
- Simple Syrup - or low calorie agave. I recommend making your own simple syrup!
- Raw Egg White - essential for getting that frothy top
- Orange Bitters - just two dashes gives hint of orange flavor
Directions
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Step 1: Dry Shake
Add Aperol, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg whites, and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker. Shake without ice. This is called the dry shake method.
Step 2: Add Ice
Add ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously, for at least one minute to let everything mix together.
Step 3: Strain and Serve
Strain through a fine cocktail strainer into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve, garnish, and enjoy!
Kitchen Equipment
Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this recipe. You can find all of these products on Amazon.
Cocktail Shaker - You'll want a high quality cocktail shaker that doesn't get stuck for this recipe. This one is great - we have it and use it for all of our cocktails!
Coupe Glass - I'm a sucker for beautiful glassware! A good coupe glass is perfect for this drink, it'll highlight the top foamy layer. This set is absolutely beautiful! Bonus points if you serve the cocktail in a chilled glass!
Orange Bitters - Stock up on some orange bitters to take your cocktails to the next level! These bitters just a touch of flavor to the cocktail.
Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this beautiful cocktail recipe.
Juice Substitution - If you don't have lemon juice on hand, you can substitute fresh orange juice or grapefruit juice instead in this cocktail. It will be delicious! Or, juice blood oranges and use them as a garnish in the drink.
Liquor Variation - If you're not a gin drinker, you can use vodka instead.
Aperol Substitution - You can substitute Campar or Italian Amaro instead of Aperol in this drink. It will be slightly bitter, so you may need to add a little more simple syrup to achieve the same sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aperol is a bitter Italian aperitif with flavors of orange, herbs, and vanilla. It is an aperitif that is mixed into cocktails such as the Aperol Spritz.
Aperol and Campari are both Italian aperitifs. Aperol is sweeter than Campari, which has a more bitter orange flavor.
There are orange citrus flavors in Aperol, with sweet and bitter orange notes.
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Aperol Sour
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Lemon juice
- ¾ oz Simple Syrup
- 1 Egg White
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Add ingredients to cocktail shaker. Dry shake without ice.
- Add ice to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for at least one minute.
- Strain using a fine strainer into a coupe glass and serve.
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Peter says
this cocktail was excellent!!
Christina Musgrave says
So happy you enjoyed!
Sophia says
My new favorite cocktail! This was SO good!
Christina Musgrave says
Yay! So glad you loved it. We love this cocktail too!