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Aperol Sour

Aperol's bright orange flavour, as a sour.

LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassRocks
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 45 mlAperol
  • 20 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
  • 15 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • 1Egg white (optional)Use a fresh egg. Shaking it without ice first makes the foam.

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Shaker
  • Strainer

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make an Aperol Sour

  1. If using egg white: shake without ice first for 10 seconds.
  2. Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.

Garnish: Orange slice

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