The Aperol Cocktail
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Califino Reposado, 0.5 oz. Aperol, 0.5 oz. elderflower liqueur, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, orange peel for garnish
Step-By-Step
Place ice in a shaker – add all the ingredients. Shake for 30 to 45 seconds. Pour over ice and garnish with an orange peel.
Coming from Northern Italy, Aperol is best known for its bittersweet tones and its ability, as an aperitif, to stimulate the appetite. Aperol has been used in countless cocktails and is considered an essential liqueur in mixology. Combined with CaliFino Reposado and elderflower liqueur, the Aperol comes to life in this cocktail. The added elderflower liqueur and angostura bitters elevate the overall tasting experience tenfold.