Aperol Tonic
The Aperol and tonic water pairing that's become the sophisticated Italian pre-dinner drink. Tonic's quinine bitterness enhances Aperol's bitter-orange character in ways that soda water can't. Trending as the year-round Aperol drink that works even when it's too cold for a spritz. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aperol
- 4 oz Premium tonic water
- 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice
- orange slice (garnish) garnish
- rosemary sprig (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve as an aperitivo before dinner with nuts, olives, or Italian cheese to enhance the sophisticated bitter-herbal character of the tonic pairing.
Instructions
Fill a copa or large wine glass with ice
Pour Aperol and orange juice over ice
Top with tonic water
Stir gently once
Garnish with an orange slice and rosemary sprig
Tips
Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic is the ideal pairing — its herbal character complements Aperol The rosemary sprig adds an aromatic element that elevates the whole experience A splash of prosecco turns this into an Aperol Spritz-Tonic hybrid