Name: Aperol Ginger Beer Fizz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 oz / 60 ml Aperol; 4 oz / 120 ml ginger beer (chilled); 1/2 oz / 15 ml fresh lime juice; Ice cubes; Orange peel for garnish

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This Aperol ginger beer fizz has a delicious balance of sweet and slightly bitter flavors, with a vibrant, sunset-like hue. It’s the quintessential cocktail to brighten your summer evenings.

Aperol, with its infusion of bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, has a great complex flavor. The ginger beer’s piquant punch beautifully counters it.

Ingredients

Ready to dive into this Aperol cocktail? Here’s what you need. Detailed instructions are provided in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Aperol: The star player. This bright-orange liqueur brings a unique bittersweet taste and a splash of color reminiscent of a summer sunset.
Ginger beer: Opt for a quality ginger beer that suits your preference for sweetness and spice to ensure a perfect harmony of flavors.
Fresh lime juice or lemon juice: A squeeze of lime or lemon enhances the cocktail with its tangy zest.
Ice cubes: To keep your drink chilled and refreshing.
Orange peel: For a pretty garnish.

aperol ginger beer cocktail with umbrella.

Equipment

Old Fashioned glass
Stirrer or Spoon

Instructions

Pour aperol and lime juice into a glass. Give it a stir with a cocktail stirrer.
Add in ice.
Top it off with ginger beer.
Stir gently to marry the flavors while maintaining the fizz.
Garnish with orange peel and serve immediately.

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