1 oz Aperol
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
2 oz Brut Champagne
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain over Champagne, twist.

Notes

Misnamed; more of a royal/imperial fizz.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Maria Hunt, The Bubbly Bar
Year
2009
Is an
authentic recipe
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Average
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  • Definitely not flip, but very enjoyable. Molly loves this one! — ★★★★★
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Comments

It's a tasty cocktail and a real crowd pleaser. I'd agree that the name needs to be tweaked - we made it with champagne and called it an Imperial Aperol 75.