Aperol Sour
A frothy, low-proof sour showcasing Aperol's bright bitter-orange character.
Base
other
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
bittersoursweet
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aperol
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- 1Dry shake all ingredients without ice to emulsify the egg white.
- 2Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
- 3Double strain into a chilled coupe.
Origin & Story
Italy, modern
As Aperol Spritz took over the world, bartenders began exploring the liqueur beyond the Spritz format, landing on this frothy egg-white sour.
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