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Summer Cocktail: Refreshing Aperol Tequila Spritz Recipe

Summer Cocktail: Refreshing Aperol Tequila Spritz Recipe

I'm thrilled to share with you the best aperol tequila cocktail recipe that embodies the spirit of summer: the Aperol Tequila Spritz.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Servings 2 cocktail

Equipment

  • 2 cocktail shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz. blanco or reposado tequila like Casamigos
  • 1 oz. Aperol liquor
  • 2 oz. grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz. fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 bottle Topo Chico mineral water or sparkling wine
  • Orange slice and twist for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add blanco or reposado tequila, Aperol liqueur, grapefruit juice, and fresh lemon or lime juice to the shaker.
  • Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
  • Prepare a cocktail or wine glass by filling it with ice.
  • Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass.
  • Top with Topo Chico mineral water, sparkling wine, or Champagne for a refreshing fizz.
  • Give it a gentle stir to incorporate the ingredients. Serve in a short or tall glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or a twist of lemon for an extra burst of flavor.
Keyword aperol, beverage, cocktail, happy hour, spritz, tequila
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