Intro to Aperol

Aperol is the largest measure in this gin-and-lemon sour, rather than a small aperitivo accent. A little syrup and aromatic bitters round out the formula, with orange peel finishing the bright orange presentation.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 60 ml Aperol
• 30 ml Beefeater London Dry gin
• 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
• 7.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
• 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
• 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

1. Measure Aperol, Beefeater gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and aromatic bitters into a shaker and add cubed ice.
2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
4. Express the orange peel over the surface and add it.