Strawberry Lemonade Aperol Margarita
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Aperol, aperol cocktails, Margarita, Strawberry
- 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
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.
Pro Tips
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Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
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Adjust Aperol to taste if you prefer more or less bitterness.
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Chill the ginger beer before topping to preserve its fizz.