Aperol Sour recipe
Aperol meets the sour template — bitter-sweet, frothy, and Instagram-ready.
Method: Dry shake + shake ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 4 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Daiquiri Family
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Aperol
- 1 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 Egg White
How to make a Aperol Sour
- Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice and dry shake for 15 seconds.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and drops of Angostura on the foam.
Garnish
Orange wheel and Angostura bitters art on the foam.
Pro tip
The egg white foam is what makes this special — it creates a canvas for bitters art and adds a silky texture. Three drops of Angostura on the foam, then drag a toothpick through them for a simple design.
History of the Aperol Sour
A modern creation that emerged from the craft cocktail scene in the 2010s. It combines the popularity of Aperol (boosted by the Spritz craze) with the classic sour template. No single inventor is credited.
Flavour profile
Bitter, Citrus, Sweet, Silky
Variations
- Campari Sour — Use Campari for more intense bitterness
- Aperol Whiskey Sour — Replace gin with bourbon
- No-Egg Aperol Sour — Skip the egg white, add aquafaba instead
Practise making the Aperol Sour in the free Virtual Bar game.