I love an Aperol Spritz but I also love tequila… So this Aperol Tequila Spritz Cocktail is the perfect compromise for Happy Hour. It is a blend of just three ingredients; Añejo tequila, Aperol, and soda water. The Añejo tequila flavor blends perfectly with the orange bitter sweetness of the Aperol… and of course the soda water keeps things nice and bubbly.
This is a great Spring and Summer cocktail. Serve it up in a stemmed glass, over ice, garnished with an orange slice.
Ingredients
You only need 3 ingredients to put this Aperol Tequila cocktail together:
Añejo Tequila- this is an aged tequila that is dark in color- looks like whiskey. It also has really deep flavors of vanilla and caramel. It pairs PERFECTLY with orange flavors (Aperol).
We also love the Añejo Orange combo in an Orange Tequila Smash, Añejo Old Fashioned and Añejo Soda.
Añejo Tequila Brands
Most tequila brands will have an Añejo. But here are some of the brands we love:
Believe it or not… Costco Kirkland Añejo Tequila is AMAZING!
Casamigos
Patron
Aperol- It is an Italian bitter aperitif made of gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, among other ingredients. It has a vibrant red hue. It tastes like a cross between orange and grapefruit.
It is most popularly used in an Aperol Spritz and Paper Plane
Soda Water- this Aperol and Tequila cocktail is a spritz so it needs some bubbles. A little soda water is perfect to top it all off.
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Aperol Tequila Spritz Cocktail
Equipment
- Stemmed Glass
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Añejo tequila
- 1 oz Aperol
- 3 oz soda water
- garnish with an orange slice
Instructions
- In a stemmed glass add some ice.
- Pour in the tequila, aperol and then stir.1.5 oz Añejo tequila, 1 oz Aperol
- Top with soda water.3 oz soda water
- Garnish with an orange slice.
- Cheers!
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