Description
A vibrant cocktail blending Aperol and tequila for a refreshing twist on a classic margarita.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz tequila
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Lime wedge or orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, pour in 2 oz of Aperol, followed by 1 oz of tequila and 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice. Add 1 oz of simple syrup next.
- Add Ice: Pack the shaker with ice, filling it almost to the top.
- Shake It Up: Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Take a chilled glass filled with fresh ice and strain the mixture into it.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Finish with a lime wedge or an orange slice perched on the rim.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare simple syrup days in advance. Avoid bottled lime juice for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg