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Bourbon Aperol Cocktails

by Anna | Sep 27, 2018 | All, Liqueurs, Prosecco & Champagne,
Sparkling Wine, Whiskey/Bourbon

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Kick off your next happy hour with a round of

these gorgeous Bourbon Aperol Cocktails!

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Changing seasons mean shaking up our cocktail routine. Out goes the
gin and tonic and in come the old fashioned.

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But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your favorite summer
avors entirely. Just add a seasonal twist to them like we did with
these super-sippable Bourbon Aperol Cocktails!

Bourbon Aperol Cocktail recipe

The bourbon lends a bit of heft to what would otherwise be a lighter
cocktail made from tangy Aperol, bubby Prosecco and a splash of
simple syrup – a perfect meld of avors to match the change in the
seasons.

You’ll de nitely nd these eye-catching Bourbon Aperol Cocktails

making an appearance at our Thanksgiving Day feast. They will pair
perfectly with our pre-meal grazing, including munchies like these
Bacon Cream Cheese Bites.

Signature cocktail? Done.

But why limit these beauties to just special occasions? I’d de nitely
whip up a batch of these for friends and family coming over to watch
the big game. Or even as a tasty twist on an eye-catching orange
Halloween cocktail.

Are you an Aperol newbie? Read on for all you need to know about
Aperol and how to use it: 

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What is Aperol?
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Aperol is an bright orange-hued Italian aperitif that is often served to

help stimulate the appetite before a meal.

Most people don’t drink Aperol straight up because of its unique avor
(think slightly sour orange, tart rhubarb and a bit of bitter herbs all
mixed together).

Instead Aperol is mostly used in combination with other wines and/or

spirits in cocktails so you get just a hint of the mandarin avor in
harmony with other ingredients.

What’s the difference between Campari and

Aperol?
Campari and Aperol are often confused with one another. For starters,
they are both owned by the same company and have a similar avor.
Plus they are both orange in color, though Campari is a deeper, richer
color than Aperol.

The uses for these two aperitifs is profoundly di erent. Aperol is the
“lightweight” of the two, clocking in at 11% alcohol which Campari
easily surpasses 20+% alcohol, depending on the brand.

Aperol was originally created in the early 20th century in Italy as a

more refreshing aperitif alternative. Because of the bolder avor and
higher alcohol content, you’ll nd Campari listed as an ingredient in
boozier cocktails (think Negroni) while Aperol is usually added to
lighter drinks.

So what other cocktails can I make with Aperol?

The most popular cocktail to make with Aperol is an Aperol Spritz. This
drink has only three ingredients – Prosecco, Aperol and a hint of
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sparkling water. You’ll nd recipes for Aperol Spritzes on every

restaurant menu that boasts a summer patio. 

But Aperol’s low alcohol content also makes it a good mixer with gin,
too, like in our popular Aperol Gin Cocktail that is muddled with a bit
of cucumber for extra refreshment. 

Aperol also plays nicely with tequila. Our Grapefruit Aperol Cocktails
are a tasty twist on a crowd-pleasing margarita recipe. Try it and see if
anyone can detect the “secret” margarita ingredient!

Should I use bourbon or whiskey in these Aperol

cocktails?
Ah, the age old bourbon vs. whiskey debate. To make things as clear
as mud, all bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon (so
helpful, right?).

I won’t bore you with all the nuances and di erences between
bourbon and whiskey, but if you’re curious, this article from
Chowhound does a nice job of explaining it in more detail.

Both bourbon and whiskey work equally well here, so feel free to use
your favorite in this cocktail.

What type of bourbon do you use for this Aperol

cocktail recipe?
My rst piece of advice is this: no need to break the bank on a fancy,
expensive bottle of bourbon. Save that for sipping neat or over ice. 

I chose a “fruitier” bourbon (Four Roses) for this Bourbon Aperol

Cocktail because it complements the orange wedge and orange twist

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so well, but don’t rush out to buy that brand. Your favorite bourbon (or
whiskey) will do just ne here. 

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How do you make the fancy orange twist for this

cocktail?
I actually had to google this one a few times before I found a method I
like, but this one seems to work the most consistently:

1. Cut a thin slice of orange.

2.Carve out the interior fruit, leaving the rind and a

just a bit of the pith intact.

3.Make a small cut in the rind so it is no longer a

circle and you have one long piece of rind. At this
point you can trim the size of the rind to make a
smaller twist or leave it long for a larger twist.

4.Tightly twirl the rind around your nger, a pen or

even a chopstick and hold together for a few
seconds to help the rind retain its shape.

If you nd your twist isn’t staying in a curled shape, try cutting o a bit
more pith to make the rind more malleable.

Not into fancy garnishes? No worries. You can just add a wedge of
orange to each cocktail and call it good.

Jump start your next happy hour with a splash of color and a round of
these eye-catching Bourbon Aperol Cocktails. This is one signature
cocktail that never fails to impress. 

Pin these Bourbon Aperol Cocktails for later!

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Looking for more bourbon cocktails? We have a

ton of tasty options!
Bourbon Elder ower Cocktails

Gold Rush Cocktail with Bourbon and Ginger Liqueur

Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktails

Find all of our cocktail recipes HERE!

YIELD: MAKES 1 COCKTAIL

Bourbon Aperol

Cocktails
Need a signature fall cocktail? Look no
further than these eye-catching Bourbon
Aperol Cocktails made with Bourbon,
Aperol, Prosecco and a touch of simple
Print
syrup. Perfect for tailgating, Halloween
or Thanksgiving!

PREP TIME TOTAL TIME

2 minutes 2 minutes

Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces bourbon

1 ounce Aperol
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1/2 ounce simple syrup

orange wedge

3 ounces Prosecco

Instructions
1. Place bourbon, Aperol and simple syrup in a lowball glass lled
with ice.

2. Squeeze and drop orange wedge into glass. Top with Prosecco.

3. Stir gently to combine.

4. Garnish with orange twist, if desired.

5. Serve immediately.

Notes
Adapted from Southern Living

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Nutrition Information: YIELD: 1 SERVING SIZE: 1

Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 331 TOTAL FAT: 0g SATURATED FAT: 0g

TRANS FAT: 0g UNSATURATED FAT: 0g CHOLESTEROL: 0mg SODIUM: 7mg
CARBOHYDRATES: 36g FIBER: 3g SUGAR: 29g PROTEIN: 1g

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Need a signature cocktail? Look no further than these eye-catching

Bourbon Aperol Cocktails made with Bourbon, Aperol, Prosecco
and a touch of simple syrup. A delicious fall cocktail for tailgating,
Halloween or Thanksgiving!

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4 Comments
Peter on April 4, 2019 at 3:42 pm

Why do so many cocktails include simple syrup. I nd it

annoying to have to add sugar to things in general.

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Jessica on May 22, 2019 at 2:01 am

Simple syrup is added to many cocktails to balance the

avours- sweeten it up a bit. Having to stir the cocktail to
dissolve the sugar can be time consuming during high
peak business hours. Therefore making a simple syrup
(equal parts hot water and sugar) to add to cocktails is a
time saver. You can also experiment with making simple
syrups to add a little more depth and character to classic
cocktails. I like to make a Demerara (brown sugar) syrup
and use it in my old fashions along with a gentle mist of
lagavulin scotch 🙂

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Steve on November 27, 2019 at 1:52 pm

Can simple syrup go bad? I’ve got some left in the

refrigerator for well over a year.

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Anna on November 27, 2019 at 2:38 pm

Hi Steve, I’m no food safety expert, but I think you

might want to start with a fresh batch of simple
syrup for your next round of cocktails. It may not be
visible, but bacteria can grow in even a cold
environment like a fridge.

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