The Aperol Sour is a modern reinterpretation of the traditional sour cocktail structure, which typically includes a spirit, citrus, and sugar. Inspired by the global rise in popularity of the Aperol Spritz, bartenders began experimenting with Aperol in new formats beyond sparkling wine. The Aperol Sour gained traction in the 2010s as a creative alternative to more common sours like the Whiskey Sour. It delivers the same frothy citrus kick, but with Aperol’s distinctive bittersweet and herbal flavour, making it both refreshing and complex.
Ingredients
50 ml Aperol
25 ml lemon juice
15 ml Simple Syrup
20 ml Egg White (or aquafaba)
Instructions
Dry shake Aperol, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white or aquafaba.
Add ice and shake again.
Fine strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass and garnish with citrus.
Recommended glassware
Sour Glass (recommended)
A small stemmed glass traditionally used for sours and daisies.
Sour-style serve.
90–150 mlCompact stemmed bowl for smaller serves.
Best for: Pisco Sour, small Daiquiris, classic sours.
Garnish: Best with minimal garnish and neat foam presentation.
Quick facts
5 mins Easy Ice
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