It is no secret that I lean toward cocktails that have elements of citrus. I suppose this is one of the reasons why I am a big fan of Aperol.
The apéritif is one of my favorite pre-dinner cocktails. It is also an impressive and easy cocktail that any host can make for their next party. My recipe not only offers how to make large blood orange ice cubes, but also instructs how to prepare the beverage that serves approximately 10-12 servings. If you have the occasional craving for this delicious Aperol Cocktail, I also share how to make a libation for one, so be sure to scroll down to the end of the post!
Aperol Cocktail
Equipment
- Large ice cube tray for cocktails
- Beverage Dispenser
- Large spoon
- Cutting board
- Pairing knife
- 10 oz cocktail glasses
Ingredients
Aperol Cocktail
- 750 ml Aperol
- 750 ml La Marca Prosecco
- 500 ml San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
- 660 ml San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling Blood Orange Beverage Equivalent to two cans of the beverage
- 1-2 Blood oranges Oranges and grapefruit are great substitutes
Blood Orange Ice
- 330-660 ml San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling Blood Orange Beverage Equivalent to one to two cans of the beverage
Instructions
Blood Orange Cocktail Ice
- Since I serve these specialty cocktails in whiskey glasses, I use two large ice tray molds specific for whiskey and other cocktails. Each tray yields 8 ice cubes. Add 330 - 660 ml's of San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling Blood Orange Beverage to the cubes in the ice tray. Freeze the ice tray for 12-24 hours. This step can be made 24 or more hours in advance.
- Once the ice is frozen, empty the frozen orange cubes into a zip lock bag. I love to have the ice on hand for days where I want to prepare a single cocktail for myself. The beauty of the blood orange soda ice is that they will not water down the beverage, but will rather add more flavor to the cocktail.
Aperol Cockail
- Wash the blood oranges. Using the cutting board and pairing knife, slice each orange into small to medium size wedges. Depending on the size of the orange, each orange should yield approximately 8-10 slices.
- Add the first four ingredients into a beverage dispenser that will hold the volume of all the ingredients. Gently stir the ingredients with a large spoon. Add one cube of blood orange ice and one blood orange slice to each cocktail glass. Pour the cocktail into the glass. Use any remaining orange slices for garnish. Sip and enjoy.
If you are not hosting a large party but are simply craving a cocktail for one, simply follow the Aperol Cocktail recipe for one. I always keep one bottle of Aperol in the fridge for my once in a while cravings.
Aperol Cocktail for one
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aperol
- 2 oz La Marca Prosecco
- 1/2 oz San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
- 1 oz San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling Blood Orange Beverage
- 1 slice blood orange you can use this for garnish or muddle in the cocktail glass
Instructions
- In a cocktail glass, add the first four ingredients in a 10 oz cocktail glass and gently stir the ingredients. Add one blood orange slice and one cube of blood orange ice to the cocktail glass. Use another orange slice to garnish the glass. Sip and enjoy.
Tools used for this Aperol cocktail recipe:
Large ice cube tray for cocktails
I hope you enjoy this Aperol Cocktail recipe as much as I do. It is not only perfect for any occasion, but it also a great pre-dinner drink whether you are dining out or dining at home. Although I love the bitter orange notes of Aperol, the blood orange soda in this recipe adds a beautiful sweetness that enhances the citrus flavors.
If you enjoy making cocktails at home like I do, click here to see my Tamarind Margarita Cocktail Recipe. The flavor profile of this Tamarind Cocktail is both a unique and a beautiful accompaniment to tequlila.
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