Aperol Gin and Tonic

Aperol cocktail in a tall glass with ice on a table next to a bottle of Aperol.

5 from 1 vote

This easy 3 ingredient cocktail is full of refreshing flavor and is another great way to use that bottle of Aperol. Make an Aperol Gin and Tonic this weekend.

Prep Time5

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Total Time5

Course: cocktails

Cuisine: American

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Sharon Garofalow

Ingredients

2 oz gin
.5 oz Aperol
6 oz tonic (or to taste)

Instructions

In a tall glass full of ice add the gin and Aperol.
Top with Tonic.
Taste and adjust.

Notes

Variations

Mix it with soda – Don’t like tonic? Use club soda instead! It will be super refreshing and let the flavors of the gin and Aperol really shine.
Make it a mocktail – Want to make this without alcohol?? Use an alcohol-free gin (like this one from Ritual) and a mix of fresh orange juice and grapefruit juice in place of the Aperol. See my Alcoholic Gin and Tonic recipe for reference.
Spicy – add some heat with some muddle jalapeno.
Herbs – Muddle herbs to add another layer of flavor
Fruit – Fresh berries or other citrus will give even more complexity to this drink

Make this cocktail then give it a taste test. Add or take away ingredients per your taste preferences. Want more sweetness? Add a little extra tonic. Want less booze, use less gin! Make this fit your flavor profile.

Nutrition may be slightly off as the software couldn't determine the nutritional value of tonic water.

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