This cocktail will surely beat the summer heat. Summery like a Pimms and with a slight bitter twist that is refreshing.
Aperol Gin Cocktail
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makes 2 cocktails
2 slices of cucumber
6 oz of gin
2 oz Aperol
2 oz lime juice
2 oz simple syrup
splash of club soda
lime for garnish, if you wish
Muddle the cucumber in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add Aperol, gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously to combine. Strain into 2 cocktail glasses filled with ice.
Top each glass with a splash of club soda, garnish with a lime slice, if you wish.
Have a lovely weekend everyone! - JD