Aperol Negroni
With a silky texture and a perfect blend of bitter, sweet, and citrusy flavors, this Aperol Negroni is a softer variation of the classic Negroni. Also aptly called a Contessa cocktail, sipping this negroni with Aperol will make you feel like Italian royalty!
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 230kcal
Equipment
- Rocks Glass or Cocktail Glass
- Cocktail Picks
- Vegetable peeler or y-peeler
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Aperol
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 1.5 Sweet Vermouth
- Ice
- ¼ oz Orange Simple Syrup optional
- Candied Orange Peel or orange slice as optional garnish
Instructions
- Add ingredients into a mixing glass with ice, stir till chilled.1.5 oz Aperol, 1.5 oz Gin, 1.5 Sweet Vermouth, Ice, ¼ oz Orange Simple Syrup
- Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with candied orange peel or orange slice.Candied Orange Peel
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Notes
Optional Variations
While I love the simplicity of this aperol and gin Italian cocktail, there are plenty of ways for you to customize it to your own liking. Here are a few variations worth considering:
- Frozen Negroni - Combine your spirits in a lidded, freezer-proof container and freeze for a minimum of 8 hours. When you’re ready to serve, add it to a blender with a scoop of ice and blend until frothy.
- Non-Alcoholic Negroni - Swap in non-alcoholic spirits like Seedlip or Ritual gin, Ghia or Kin aperitifs, and Lyre’s vermouth for a totally convincing Negroni mocktail.
- Use An Aperol Substitute - Sometimes its best to use what you have on hand. A classic Negroni is made with Campari, which you can easily swap in here. Other options include Cynar or Luxardo aperitivo.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
