This Aperol Old Fashioned uses the popular Italian Aperitif to bring vibrance and flavor to your favorite cocktail, with just 4 simple ingredients.
5 minutes
Plus Ice
WHY
MAKE THIS?
balanced
Notes of vanilla and caramel from the bourbon come to life with a dash of bitter Aperol and simple syrup.
it's
vibrant
The Aperol adds an extra dimension of color and flavor to your cocktail.
it's
Simple Syrup
Orange Peel
Bourbon
Aperol
1
step
Add whiskey ice to a glass (ideally an old fashioned glass!) and pour in 2 ounces of bourbon.
2
step
Pour in 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
GREEN
tip!
Making your own sauces and syrups is a great way to avoid extra plastic packaging. Take a few extra minutes to make your own Simple Syrup—here's how!
3
step
Pour in 1/2 ounce of Aperol and stir together.
4
step
Squeeze orange peel over your cocktail to express oils into your drink and place orange peel inside the glass.
5
step
Time to enjoy... Cheers!
PRO
tips
Whiskey ice is bigger than regular ice cubes. Because of it's size, it melts slower and doesn't water down your drink as quickly.