Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Aperol, Blood Orange Juice, cream of coconut, Lime Juice, Orange Liqueur, Tequila
Servings: 1
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Orange Liqueur Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 1/5 oz Aperol
- 1/2 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1.5 oz Freshly Squeezed Blood Orange Juice
- 1 oz Cream of Coconut
- Salt for rimming the glass, optional
- Lime slice blood orange slice, or regular orange slice (for garnish)
Add the tequila, orange liqueur, Aperol, lime juice, blood orange juice, and cream of coconut to a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds.
If you prefer a salted rim, rub a lime or blood orange wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into salt.
Fill your glass with ice and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
Garnish with a lime slice, blood orange slice, or regular orange slice.
Enjoy your Creamy Aperol Margarita!
To prevent the cream of coconut from curdling, continue to stir as you drink.
Pro Tips
- For a smoother drink, make sure to shake the cocktail well to fully incorporate the cream of coconut.
- Use fresh blood oranges for the best flavor and color.
- Adjust the amount of Aperol to your taste preference, adding more for a stronger flavor or less for a subtler touch.