Imperial Cocktail

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

  1. Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

Pairs well with

Aperol's bitter orange over gin and lime is aperitivo through and through:

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  • Marinated olives
  • Parmesan chunks with honey
  • Focaccia squares

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