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.

Aperol Tequila Spritz in a stemmed glass with an orange slice

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:

Aperol, Anejo tequila, orange and soda water

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.

More Amazing Tequila Cocktails

Aperol and Tequila in a glass with ice and topped with soda water, garnished with an orange

Aperol Tequila Spritz Cocktail

A super refreshing Aperol and Tequila cocktail served over ice and garnished with an orange slice. Perfect Summer and Spring cocktail. Like an Aperol Spritz, but made with Añejo tequila instead of Prosecco.