Love Aperol Spritz? Try This Aperol Margarita Instead

By Devi Poojari

November 1, 2024

For lovers of the bright orange aperitif, the margarita twist comes as a refreshing surprise – giving the cocktail a relatively higher potency. Shake up this citrus-loaded drink for your guests or make one to unwind with at the end of a long night.

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon sea salt 45 ml tequila 30 ml Aperol 15 ml lime juice 15 ml simple syrup 1 dehydrated orange wheel, for garnish

STEP 1

Combine the orange zest and sea salt to rim around your serving glass and fill it with ice.

STEP 2

In a shaker, combine the remaining ingredients with lots of ice.

STEP 3

Strain and pour over once thoroughly mixed and garnish with an orange wheel before serving.