Aperol French 75

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A splash of Aperol gives this cocktail the prettiest blush hue and is the perfect medley of flavors for the warmer months ahead.

Aperol French 75

1/2 oz of lime juice

1/2 oz ginger simple syrup (recipe below)

1 1/2 oz gin

Splash of Aperol

Prosecco

Club Soda

Ginger Simple Syrup

100 g water

100 g sugar

50 g peeled and chopped ginger

Boil all ingredients together and steep for 5 minutes. Strain to remove ginger and store in refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine lime juice, simple syrup, gin, and aperol. Pour into a champagne coupe and top off with equal parts prosecco and club soda to fill the glass.

*Makes enough for 1 cocktail