Sun-Kissed Aperol Lemon Spritz

This refreshing cocktail, the Sun-Kissed Aperol Lemon Spritz, combines the delicate orange flavor of Aperol with the zesty kick of bitter lemon soda, resulting in a crisp and invigorating drink. Perfect for warm summer days or any time you want to savor a bright and lively cocktail.

Sun-Kissed Aperol Lemon Spritz

A refreshing and zesty cocktail with Aperol, vermouth, fresh lemon juice, and bitter lemon soda, perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 ounces Aperol
  • 1 1/4 ounces vermouth (such as Dolin Blanc)
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Bitter lemon soda (such as San Pellegrino Limonata or Fever-Tree Bitter Lemon)
  • 1/2 orange wheel

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine Aperol, vermouth, lemon juice, and bitters.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until the outside is frosty, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled Old-Fashioned glass.
  4. Top with bitter lemon soda and garnish with an orange wheel.