Bitter Crush

1⁄2 t Sugar (to taste)
1 t Lemon juice
2 oz Aperol
1 1⁄2 oz Light rum
2 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Dissolve sugar in lemon juice. Stir everything together and pour over ice. Garnish.

Notes

Could be improved upon. Not bad, but not stellar enough to make you want to make it again

Cocktail summary
Created by
Unknown
Year
2006
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Bitter-Crush-235782

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