Wondering what the best Aperol cocktails are? If you’ve got a bottle of Aperol to use up, I’ve got you covered with this guide! There are so many delicious cocktails to choose from, besides the standard Aperol Spritz.
Do you have a bottle of Aperol that’s been hanging around in your liquor cabinet forever? Wondering how to use it up? I’ve rounded up all the best aperol recipes in one place.
Because… there are so many amazing Aperol drinks out there!
What is Aperol?
- Aperol is bright orange in color and has notes of both bitter and sweet oranges and many other herbs, including rhubarb. It’s light and refreshing, and low in alcohol (11%).
I typically use it in my favorite Aperol Spritz, but it’s also a key ingredient to many cocktail recipes!
Pro Tip: If you’re a fan of the bitter notes in Aperol, you’ll probably love Campari too! Campari is very similar to Aperol but this Italian apertif is even more bitter. Try swapping it in place of the Aperol in many of these cocktails.
ℹ️ Read about the differences between Campari and Aperol here.
So let’s get started!
The BEST Aperol Drinks: The Lineup
Grapefruit Spritz
These Aperol Grapefruit Spritz Cocktails are perfect for brunch or sipping on the patio. Prosecco, grapefruit and aperol combine in this bubbly cocktail.
Aperol Grapefruit Spritz
Cranberry Aperol Spritz
This Winter Aperol Spritz with cranberries is perfect for fall or winter. With a hint of cranberries, bubbly prosecco and the delicious flavor of aperol, now spritzes aren't just for the summer. They're perfect for the holidays too!
Winter Aperol Spritz
Aperol Sour
With its bright, citrusy flavor and enticing foamy top, this Aperol Sour is the light and refreshing cocktail you need in your life! Ready in 5 minutes and perfect for sunny days.
Aperol Sour
Paper Plane Cocktail
The Paper Plane Cocktail is a bittersweet modern cocktail made with just 4 ingredients. Well-balanced and tangy, it’s perfect for those new to whiskey or if you’re looking for a boozy drink that goes down easy.
Paper Plane Cocktail
Negroni with Aperol
By replacing Campari with Aperol, this Aperol Negroni takes on a delightfully bittersweet and orange-forward flavor that all cocktail lovers will enjoy.
Aperol Negroni
Frozen Aperol Peach Margarita.
Frozen Aperol Peach Margarita…with a spicy tajin-lined rim. A refreshing summer cocktail that’s perfectly icy, sweet, and so delicious!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Frozen Aperol Peach Margarita
Cinnamon Bourbon Fizz.
Cinnamon Bourbon Fizz – Great for holiday parties with family and friends…the perfect cozy winter cocktail!Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Cinnamon Bourbon Fizz
Fade To Pink Cocktail – a colorful mix of Gin and Aperol
This Gin and Aperol Cocktail is a layered beauty of a drink. Aperol, Empress gin and lemon juice combine in this pink & purple highball. Two different colored gins layer on top for a gradient effect.
Get the RECIPE from Limoncello Kitchen
Fade To Pink Cocktail
Aperol Tequila Cocktail – Part Time Lover
Welcome summer with this Aperol Tequila Cocktail – the Part Time Lover! If you’re a fan of an Aperol Spritz you are going to love this tequila cocktail.
Get the RECIPE from A Communal Table
Aperol Tequila Cocktail
Tropical Aperol Bourbon Cocktail — Marley’s Menu
This Aperol Bourbon Cocktail relies on tropical flavors and colors to bring you a super refreshing and fruity drink that tastes like a vacation in a glass.Get the RECIPE from Marley’s Menu
Tropical Aperol Bourbon Cocktail
Frozen Aperol Spritz
Frozen Aperol Spritz cocktails are perfect for warm summer days. Get the RECIPE from The Candid Appetite
Frozen Aperol Spritz
Aperol Margarita
Aperol Margarita – The Aperol spritz and margarita come together to create a refreshing tiki-like cocktail that’s tart and sweet with a hint of almond flavor.Get the RECIPE from Zestful Kitchen
Aperol Margarita
Aperol Gin Cocktail
Aperol Gin Cocktail – A tasty warm weather drink that can be made in 5 minutes!Get the RECIPE from Garnish with Lemon
Aperol Gin Cocktail
APEROL SOUR – LittleSugarSnaps
Aperol Sour with Rosemary & Maple – Tart, slightly bitter and yet slightly sweet. With mellow maple syrup and an enticing herbaceous rosemary aroma. Get the RECIPE from LittleSugarSnaps
Aperol Sour
Aperol Coconut Margarita — Join Jules
Aperol Coconut Margarita by Join Jules is a new and improved margarita recipe that is using aperol, coconut, and tequila!Get the RECIPE from Join Jules
Aperol Coconut Margarita
Bourbon Aperol Cocktails
These easy Bourbon Aperol Cocktails w/Prosecco are vibrant & refreshing – perfect fall cocktail for Thanksgiving!Get the RECIPE from Garnish with Lemon
Bourbon Aperol Cocktails
Pineapple Jungle Bird Recipe
Pineapple Jungle Bird Recipe – It is so delicious and there are so many possibilities.Get the RECIPE from VinePair
Pineapple Jungle Bird
Tropical Fluff Cocktail Recipe | PUNCH
Tropical Fluff Cocktail Recipe – A low-proof mashup of the Jungle Bird and the Garibaldi.Get the RECIPE from PUNCH
Tropical Fluff Cocktail
Fruity Strawberry Aperol Spritz » A Couple of Sips
This strawberry Aperol spritz is our twist of Italy’s most popular aperitif. Quick and easy to prepare, which makes it perfect for a warm day!
Get the RECIPE from A Couple of Sips
Strawberry Aperol Spritz
Zesty Aperol Sour Cocktail (With Gin) – Cooking With Elo
Aperol sour is a fruity and tangy drink made with fresh citrus juices. It’s the perfect summer cocktail. This recipe is made without eggs.
Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Elo
Zesty Aperol Sour Cocktail
Aperol Piña Colada – Craft and Cocktails
This Aperol Piña Colada is insanely delicious! A mash up of some of summer sipping staples: Aperol and Piña Coladas. The combo was right in front of our nose this whole time and not only is it insanely delicious it gorgeous. Adding Aperol to coconut milk or cream creates beautiful, peachy pink drink…
Get the RECIPE from Craft and Cocktails
Aperol Piña Colada
Blackberry Aperol Spritz
Blackberry Aperol Spritz – A classic Aperol Spritz Recipe with a Pacific Northwest twist. Recipe and video tutorial for how to make this Blackberry Aperol Spritz.Get the RECIPE from Vindulge
Blackberry Aperol Spritz
Pineapple Aperol Spritz
Pineapple Aperol Spritz – This tropical take on the Aperol Spritz is the perfect drink for relaxing on the beach or poolside this summer. The sweet pineapple balances the bitter nature of the Aperol and pairs well with a bubbly prosecco.Get the RECIPE from Almond Cow
Pineapple Aperol Spritz
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25+ BEST Aperol Drinks
Wondering what the best Aperol cocktails are? Here's one! These Grapefruit Spritz Cocktails are perfect for brunch or sipping on the patio. Prosecco, grapefruit and aperol combine in this bubbly cocktail.
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Serves 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce aperol
- 2 ounces prosecco
- Grapefruit peel (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a glass filled with ice and stir gently to combine. Divide between two champagne flutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 141mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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