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Aperol
A bright orange Italian aperitivo first produced in Padua in 1919. Lower in alcohol and bitterness than Campari, it is best known in the Aperol Spritz.
- Type
- Liqueur
- Typical strength
- 11% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 45 kcal
- Used in
- 3 cocktails
How It Tastes
Sweet orange, rhubarb and a gentle bitterness.
Bartender's Tip
Aperol also balances sours beautifully. Try it in the Paper Plane.
Substitutes
Campari. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
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- Mezcalin 1 drink
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