Description
A refreshing cocktail that blends Aperol with tequila and fresh lime for a summer delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
- Combine the Aperol, tequila, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Chill the mix by filling the shaker with ice and shaking well.
- Strain the mixture into the ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with lime slices on the glass or floating in the drink.
- Serve and enjoy your Italian Aperol Margarita.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, consider using mezcal instead of tequila. Prepare simple syrup in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg