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Aperol Margarita
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Submitted on: March 16, 2025
Margarita is one of those cocktails where there are endless varieties for sure. Had a hard time sleeping the other night thinking about what Aperol could do to a classic Margarita recipe. The initial thought was to get some sage flavors in there, but I did not manage to get that to pop, unfortunately. What came is a drier version that I'm used to making. Often, I have simple syrup in my Margaritas, but for this, it felt like it didn't require that at all. I give this three thumbs up!
Tools
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Fine Strainer
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Shake & Double Strain
Margarita
About 12% ABV (estimate)
By Kristian Grundström
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Take some coarse salt and grind or muddle it to use for the salt rim. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and then shake to chill. Double strain it to get a smooth liquid with as few ice chunks and seeds from the lime. Bonus tip: Add some pizzazz to this by muddling some mint leaves as well. It'll add even more freshness to this lovely cocktail!
Editor's Note
Aperol replaces the traditional sweetener, adding a bitter-orange depth to the classic Margarita template. The result is a dry, complex sour with a lingering herbal finish.
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Crafted Pour
4 October 2026
This is such a creative twist on a classic! The addition of Aperol sounds like it adds a wonderful layer of complexity to the Margarita. I'll definitely be giving this a try!
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