This Aperol Gin and Tonic recipe is quick and easy to make with just 3 ingredients. The bitter orange flavor of the Aperol makes this twist on a gin and tonic cocktail tart and delicious. Make this any time of year to share with friends or serve at a small party.
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Easy Aperol Gin and Tonic Recipe
If you're looking for an easy cocktail to make at home, this Aperol Gin cocktail is a great choice. Using ingredients that you can easily keep in your pantry, this 3-ingredient drink idea comes together in just minutes.
With a refreshingly tart taste, this Aperol cocktail is perfect to sip as you unwind. No special tool required.
Related: Aperol Soda Recipe
You may have bought that bright orange bottle of Aperol just to make an Aperol Spritz, but there really are so many other Aperol cocktails you can make!
Ingredients
To make this easy Aperol cocktail recipe you'll need your favorite gin, tonic water and Aperol.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Aperol Gin and Tonic
To a tall glass with ice, add the gin.
Next, add the Aperol.
Top with Tonic Water to taste.
Give a quick stir to combine the flavors and enjoy. I like to use a bar spoon because it's tall and super skinny and maneuvers around the ice well, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
You can check out my favorite bar tools to see what else I like to keep in my home bar.
Variations
- Mix it with soda - Don't like tonic? Use club soda instead! It will be super refreshing and let the flavors of the gin and Aperol really shine.
- Make it a mocktail - Want to make this without alcohol?? Use an alcohol-free gin (like this one from Ritual) and a mix of fresh orange juice and grapefruit juice in place of the Aperol. See my Alcoholic Gin and Tonic recipe for reference.
- Spicy - add some heat with some muddle jalapeno.
- Herbs - Muddle herbs to add another layer of flavor
- Fruit - Fresh berries or other citrus will give even more complexity to this drink
Top tip
Make this cocktail then give it a taste test. Add or take away ingredients per your taste preferences. Want more sweetness? Add a little extra tonic. Want less booze, use less gin! Make this fit your flavor profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aperol can be mixed with a variety of mixers and other liquors. It has a bitter orange flavor so it pairs well with citrus, other fruits and herbal notes.
Yes, you can drink Aperol on its own, however, you may not love the bitter flavor. At the very least, I suggest you add some club soda to add some fizziness and help dilute the strong flavor a smidge.
Would you make this easy Aperol Gin and Tonic recipe? Leave a comment and let me know!
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Instructions
- In a tall glass full of ice add the gin and Aperol.
- Top with Tonic.
- Taste and adjust.
Notes
- Mix it with soda – Don’t like tonic? Use club soda instead! It will be super refreshing and let the flavors of the gin and Aperol really shine.
- Make it a mocktail – Want to make this without alcohol?? Use an alcohol-free gin (like this one from Ritual) and a mix of fresh orange juice and grapefruit juice in place of the Aperol. See my Alcoholic Gin and Tonic recipe for reference.
- Spicy – add some heat with some muddle jalapeno.
- Herbs – Muddle herbs to add another layer of flavor
- Fruit – Fresh berries or other citrus will give even more complexity to this drink
Gary pugh says
Sounds great!!