Aperol Soda
An Aperol soda is a delicious and simple cocktail recipe for the summer months. It’s a breeze to make, with a harmonious sweet-bitter balance. Perfect for aperitivo hour.
The Aperol Soda cocktail is a refreshing beverage boasting an exquisite sweet-bitter balance. The cocktail’s bittersweet flavor comes from the combination of Aperol, known for its beautiful orange color and exclusive orange note, a hint of lime, and club soda.
Try this Aperol sour or ginger beer paloma next!
Ingredients
Find the ingredient amounts for this Aperol cocktail written in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here is a rundown of what you will need.
- Aperol: The flavor of Aperol brings an infusion of gentian root, cinchona bark, and a blend of herbs and roots, lending a distinctive, complex flavor. It’s got a fairly low alcohol content.
- Lime: Fresh lime juice balances and complements Aperol’s bitter side, so there’s not just the exclusive note of orange. You could use lemon juice too.
- Simple syrup: Just a dash of simple syrup provides a little extra sweetness
- Soda water: You could also use tonic water for extra bitterness.
- Ice
Method
Measure out the Aperol and simple syrup in an old-fashioned or large wine glass.
Squeeze in a wedge of lime and add it in. Use a cocktail stirrer to mash up the lime into the Aperol.
Fill the glass with plenty of ice. Top with soda water and give the cocktail a good stir.
Serve immediately with a lime or orange slice. It’s delicious to sip on hot evenings or for pre-dinner drinks.
Variations and Substitutes
This is a great drink to add some flavors or tweak.
- Adding tonic water or ginger beer instead of club soda can offer a different spin on this tasty cocktail.
- Similarly, the classic Aperol spritz cocktail, with equal parts Prosecco and Aperol, plus a part of soda water, is delicious! You could sub Campari in and make it a Campari spritz.
- Try adding an extra dash of alcohol, like sweet vermouth.
Aperol Soda
This Aperol soda is a breeze to make, with a harmonious sweet-bitter balance. Perfect for aperitivo hour.
Ingredients
- 2oz / 60ml Aperol
- 1 tsp / 5ml simple syrup
- 1 wedge of lime
- 3-4 oz / 90-120ml soda water
- Ice
Instructions
- Measure out the Aperol and simple syrup in an old-fashioned glass. Squeeze in a wedge of lime and add it in. Use a cocktail stirrer to mash up the lime into the Aperol.
- Fill the glass with plenty of ice. Top with soda water and stir it.
- Serve immediately, garnished with a lime or orange wheel.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 149Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 18mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 0gSugar: 23gProtein: 0g
