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Strawberry Lemonade Aperol Margarita

Strawberry Lemonade Aperol Margarita

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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Aperol, aperol cocktails, Margarita, Strawberry
Author: Paul Kushner

Ingredients

  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz Aperol
  • ¾ oz Cointreau
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • ½ lemon slice
  • 4 fresh strawberries
  • Ginger beer to top
  • Tajín for rimming
  • Garnish: strawberry or lemon wheel optional

Instructions

  • Rim the Glass: Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it into Tajín. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
  • Muddle: In a shaker, muddle the strawberries and lemon slice until juicy.
  • Shake: Add lemon juice, lime juice, Cointreau, tequila, Aperol, and ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  • Strain: Strain into the prepared glass.
  • Top: Add a splash of ginger beer and stir gently.
  • Garnish: Garnish with a strawberry or lemon wheel, if desired.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Adjust Aperol to taste if you prefer more or less bitterness.
  • Chill the ginger beer before topping to preserve its fizz.
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