Strawberry Aperol Cocktail
A bright and refreshing cocktail made with strawberry-infused Aperol, gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fruity, floral, and citrusy, it’s an elegant drink perfect for summer or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus 24–48 hours infusion)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for syrup)
- Total Time: 1–2 days (including infusion)
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Strawberry Infused Aperol:
- 1½ cups sliced strawberries
- 750 ml Aperol
- Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- Strawberry Aperol Cocktail:
- 1 oz strawberry infused Aperol
- 1 oz gin
- ½ oz elderflower liqueur
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Make infused Aperol: Combine sliced strawberries and Aperol in a jar. Seal and infuse 24–48 hours, then strain.
- Make simple syrup: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves, then cool completely.
- Fill shaker with ice. Add infused Aperol, gin, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
- Shake until well chilled and strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Notes
- Top with prosecco or soda water for a spritz-style variation.
- Increase elderflower liqueur for more floral notes.
- Add grapefruit juice for extra tartness.
- Frozen strawberries work well for infusion and may infuse faster.
- Serve in a coupe, Nick & Nora, or rocks glass with ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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