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Refreshing Aperol Gin and Tonic Recipe

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This Aperol Gin and Tonic recipe is a quick and easy cocktail 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.

An Aperol Gin and Tonic over ice in a tall glass on a table with a garnish next to a bottle of Aperol.
Let’s make this easy Aperol Gin and Tonic recipe!

Easy Aperol Gin and Tonic Recipe

This Aperol Gin cocktail is a great choice if you’re looking for an easy cocktail to make at home. Using ingredients that you can easily keep in your pantry, this 3-ingredient drink idea comes together in just minutes.

If you’re a gin and tonic fan, this is a great twist.

Related: Aperol Soda Recipe

With a refreshingly tart taste, this Aperol cocktail is perfect to sip as you unwind. No special tools required.

You may have bought that bright orange bottle of Aperol just to make an Aperol Spritz, but there really are so many other simple Aperol cocktails you can make!

Ingredients

Ingredients on a table to make a cocktail with Aperol, Gin and Tonic.
Here’s what you need to make a Aperol Gin and Tonic.

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

A bottle of gin next to a glass on a table with a small amount in a clear jigger.

Step 1

To a tall glass with ice, add the gin.

A bottle of Aperol on a table next to a glass of ice and a jigger measuring Aperol.

Step 2

Next, add the Aperol.

A can of tonic on a table next to a glass holding Aperol and gin.

Step 3

Top with Tonic Water to taste.

Step 4

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 muddled jalapeno.
  • Herbs – Muddle herbs to add another layer of flavor. Since gin has a lot of herbal notes, this is a great idea to really play them up.
  • Fruit – Fresh berries or other citrus will give even more complexity to this drink.

Top Tip

Taste and adjust! 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.

If you’re feeling like there is something missing from this drink or it’s falling a little flat for you, add a squeeze of lemon! Yum!

Frequently Asked Questions

What can Aperol be mixed with?

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.

Can you drink Aperol on its own?

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.

Orange peel spiral garnished cocktail on a table next to a bottle of Aperol.

Would you make this easy Aperol Gin and Tonic recipe? Leave a comment and let me know!

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Aperol cocktail in a tall glass with ice on a table next to a bottle of Aperol.

Aperol Gin and Tonic

This easy 3 ingredient cocktail is full of refreshing flavor and is another great way to use that bottle of Aperol. Make an Aperol Gin and Tonic this weekend.
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Course: cocktails
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 175kcal
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • .5 oz Aperol
  • 6 oz tonic (or to taste)

Instructions

  • In a tall glass full of ice add the gin and Aperol.
  • Top with Tonic.
  • Taste and adjust. 

Notes

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
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.
Nutrition may be slightly off as the software couldn’t determine the nutritional value of tonic water. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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