With a mellow color and citrus flavor, the slightly bitter Aperol Cosmopolitan is your new sophisticated friend.
When heartache hits, it can come on quick. Sometimes you see it from miles away, coming for you like a giant submarine bursting through a shopping mall. There’s no way to deny what you’re seeing, and the terrifying inexplicable-ness of it all can stop you in your tracks.
It’s a Friday night, too, and the worst day of the week to be stood up. You had this date all planned out; it was going to be perfect. A horse and buggy ride through the park, followed by dinner at a tapas bar and then listening to a jazz band covering Black Sabbath songs for dessert. Who wouldn’t want that perfect night for themselves? Well, you found out the hard way. And the barkeep at the dark and moody cocktail lounge you’ve hunkered down in has noticed.
A coupe is slid across the surface of the bar, landing in front of you. Inside, a light and orange-looking libation, with notes of wonderfully sour citrus hitting your nose. With a nod and a smile, the bartender tells you this Aperol Cosmopolitan is on the house. You take a grateful sip, letting the slight bitter flavor calm your nerves, keeping you from becoming bitter.
That jerk that left you high and dry, they don’t know what they’re missing. And besides… you get to keep these Aperol Cosmos to yourself.
What Is The Best Vodka To Use In An Aperol Cosmopolitan?
There are two routes you can go in regard to the vodka that you choose to make your Aperol Cosmopolitan with. The one I usually choose is a rye or wheat distilled unflavored vodka, which allows the other flavors to meld with the spirit, resulting in a balanced and crisp sipping experience. You can also choose a citron or Absolut Mandarin variety, bringing a little more tang to your mixture.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce Aperol
- Lime twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the vodka, fresh lime juice, and Aperol.
- Shake well for about 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Run a lime twist around the rim of the glass and drop it inside as garnish before serving.
Nutrition
WHAT GLASSWARE AND GARNISH ARE USED?
For an extra cold sip, chill your coupe or martini glass in the freezer for up to 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with a lime twist.
CAN YOU MAKE THIS COCKTAIL WITH CAMPARI INSTEAD OF APEROL?
Usually, folks use Aperol in place of Campari, as they find the red liqueur too intense and bitter tasting. Cosmos are popular because of their light and sweet flavor, so using Campari in this recipe will be an interesting experiment for sure. Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried this.
Similar Cocktails To The Aperol Cosmopolitan
Sometimes a night out can be a night in… Meaning you can create your own fun and good times at home with your loved ones. Turn the television off, put the music on and dress up a little. Why not, right? And whip up a few drinks that you’d usually get while out and about; make the evening special. And here are a few recipes to get you started.
- French Blonde – A floral and light Parisian treat.
- Tay-Tini – Taylor Swift’s own delicious version of the Cosmo.
- Naked and Famous – Mezcal and Aperol feature in this trendy beverage.
- Bikini Martini – This tropically-flavored drink is one powerful potion.
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