If you’re not sure what to make with Aperol besides your classic Aperol spritz then take a look through these recipes. Some of these are spins on classic cocktails like a spritz or a margarita and some are fun things to try for summer parties like jell-o shots and boozy popsicles. You would be surprised how Aperol can pair well with summer flavors like strawberry or pineapple.
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Pineapple Coconut Aperol Spriz
Ingredients
- 3 oz sparkling wine or prosecco
- 1 oz aperol
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz coconut syrup
- 1 oz club soda
Method
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Add in Prosecco.
- Add in Aperol, pineapple juice and coconut syrup.
- Stir to combine.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice.
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Aperol Spritz Popsicles
Method
- Mix orange juice, Prosecco and Aperol. Add orange slices to popsicle mold then add the Aperol mixture. Freeze overnight. Makes about 6 popsicles.
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Aperol Pineapple Margarita
Method
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a salt-rimmed glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
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Aperol Strawberry Mimosa
Ingredients
- 3 oz chilled prosecco
- 1 oz Aperol
- 1/2 oz fresh strawberry puree or strawberry syrup
- Splash of orange juice
Method
- Pour the strawberry puree and Aperol into a flute and stir gently.
- Top with prosecco and a splash of orange juice.
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Frozen Strawberry Aperol Spritz
Method
- Blend all ingredients until completely smooth and slushy.
- Pour into wine glasses and serve immediately.
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Aperol Spritz Jello Shots
Method
- Add 1 cup of Prosecco, 1 package of orange jell-o and 1/3 cup of sugar to a sauce pan and cook on low for 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Add 1/2 cup chilled Prosecco and 1/2 cup Aperol.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add to mini cups and refrigerate for at least two hours to set.
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Aperol Rosé Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries and chopped strawberries
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 bottle rosé wine
- 1/2 cup Aperol
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- Sparkling water to top
Method
- Combine the fruit, wine, Aperol, and syrup in a pitcher and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Pour into ice-filled glasses and top with a splash of sparkling water.
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Aperol Coconut Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1/2 oz Aperol
- 1/2 oz cream of coconut
- 1 oz lime juice
- Toasted coconut or salt and lime zest for rim
Method
- Shake the liquid ingredients with ice until very cold and well-combined.
- Strain into a rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
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The Jell-O shots are amazing !