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Intro to Aperol

2 oz Aperol
1 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail glass, garnish

Notes

Some may prefer this with less or no simple syrup.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Audrey Saunders, Pegu Club, New York, NY
Year
2008
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2009/11/04/intro-aperol/, Beta Cocktails

Curator
5 stars
User rating
4.5 stars
(44 ratings)
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  • 50/50 gin & aperol Skip the simple syrup
  • Surprising! And surprisingly good!
  • Loose the simple syrup. Sweet enough without. — ★★★
  • Excellent and a great intro to aperol. Scrap the simple syrup. — ★★★★★
  • A bit sweet, the simple could probably be omitted. The name is fitting.
  • Made without the simple. Very good.
  • Very tasty. Like a sweetened grapefruit juice.
  • Delicious without the simple — ★★★★★
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