Strawberry Aperol Spritz
A delightful twist on the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail, our Strawberry Aperol Spritz features strawberry-infused Aperol, adding a sweet and fruity flavor to this refreshing drink. The leftover strawberries soaked in the liqueur can be served over sorbet or ice cream for a delightful extra treat.
Strawberry Aperol Spritz
A delightful and refreshing cocktail with strawberry-infused Aperol, vodka, orange liqueur, and lime juice, garnished with fresh mint and strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Aperol
- 1/2 cup ripe strawberries, stemmed and quartered
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz strawberry-infused Aperol
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- Mint sprig and fresh strawberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Aperol and strawberries in a sealed container and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Strain the strawberry-infused Aperol and set it aside. The leftover strawberries can be reserved for another use.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, strawberry-infused Aperol, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake the mixture for about 15 seconds until cold.
- Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and fresh strawberries.