
Imperial Cocktail
Aperol and gin shaken with a full measure of lime juice. A bracing bittersweet sour that drinks like a punchier, tarter spritz.
9.5% ABVLightCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
120 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Aperol· not in your bar1 ¼ oz
Or swap: Campari — more bitter, punchier
- Gin· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Lime Juice· not in your bar1 ¼ oz
Or swap: Lemon Juice — softer citrus
Instructions
Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Pairs well with
Aperol's bitter orange over gin and lime is aperitivo through and through:
- Prosciutto-wrapped grissini
- Marinated olives
- Parmesan chunks with honey
- Focaccia squares




