If you are a gin lover, this drink is for you. This Aperol Cocktail is a refreshing sipper filled with gin, cucumber and lime that needs to be added to your next happy hour!
The cocktail list is always the first thing I look at in a restaurant. We hit the jackpot with this Gin & Aperol Cocktail that we had at Create Caters.
Finding a new cocktail that is so good that we want to replicate at home is always a win.
This Aperol Cocktail with gin, cucumber and lime is full of fresh flavors that blend perfectly together.
So if you are looking for a new gin cocktail, look no further. This one is a winner and oh, so pretty to boot!
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Ingredients
As with most of our cocktails, the ingredient list is short. When you have a recipe with so few things in it be sure you use the highest quality you can!
- gin
- aperol
- cucumber slices
- fresh limes
- club soda
FAQs
Aperol is an Italian aperitif that is very similar in taste to Campari but with half the alcohol.
It has a bitter flavor, so it's not something most people drink straight up or on the rocks. But the low alcohol content of Aperol makes it the perfect mixer for cocktails.
We always recommend using your favorite spirit in any drink recipe. This particular cocktail pairs really well with Hendrick's Gin, but believe me, I've made it with Tanqueray and Bombay gins, as well!
Absolutely! These Aperol Gin cocktails are the perfect addition to your spring party menu. Prep them ahead of time, muddle the cucumber and serve as a batch cocktail. Just wait to add the club soda before serving so they stay bubbly.
Equipment
- A Muddler. A muddler can be used to crush herbs to release their oils as well as squeeze juice from fruit to extract the maximum flavor possible. And this isn't the only drink you can use it for, it's impossible to make a good mojito without one. Trust us.
- Cocktail Shaker: All shakers are not created equal, and we love this OXO Cocktail Shaker. It’s easy to use and keeps cocktails cold. Plus with the button dispenser, you don’t need to worry about leaks and spills. Anything that keeps clean up to a minimum is a win in our book
- A hand held juicer: Fresh lime juice takes ordinary cocktails and transform them into amazing cocktails. A Hand Held Juicer does the heavy lifting for you and guarantees to keep your cocktails free from seeds. A great tool for a well-stocked home bar.
Instructions
Even though there are a few steps involved in this cocktail, it is definitely worth the time involved.
- Muddle the cucumber slices in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice. Pour in Aperol, gin, simple syrup and lime juice.
- Close shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
- Strain into low ball glasses filled with ice. Top with club soda and serve.
More Aperol Cocktails
Now that you have invested in that bright orange bottle of liquor, don't worry we have many options for you to use it up!
Calling all tequila fans! These Grapefruit Aperol Cocktails are crazy delicious.
Bourbon more your style? Mix up a batch of these gorgeous Bourbon Aperol Cocktails and find out why they are one of our most popular cocktails!
Looking for something a little more traditional? A Classic Aperol Spritz is always a winning way to go.
You can find all of our gin drinks in our archives.
Recipe
Aperol Gin Cocktail
Let the flavors of spring shine through in this Aperol Gin Cocktail recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 slices cumcumber
- 6 ounces Hendrick's Gin
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- splash of club soda
- lime for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the cucumber in the bottom of a shaker.
- Add Aperol, gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously to combine.
- Strain into 2 low ball glasses filled with ice.
- Top each glass with a splash of club soda, garnish with a lime slice and serve.
Notes
This recipe is adapted from Philip Dorwart at Create Catering in Minneapolis.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
6 ouncesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 329Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 0g
Looking for a new cocktail? Your search is over with this refreshing Aperol Cocktail with gin, cucumber and lime!
Ah! I think I actually have every single one of these ingredients at home! I'm not usually a gin drinker but mixed with some aperol and lime, sounds delightful. Thanks for sharing!
I used fairly Total Wine's house gin, Hadley & Sons and substituted their private label Aperix a cheaper substitute for Aperol--tastes wonderful and probably half the cost of the brands listed in the recipe. Hendricks gin would taste better, but it's spendy.
If it has gin, I'm going to love it. And that name is amazing.
Used 1/2 gin and 1/2 vodka. Best Aperol drink we’ve had. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for the great feedback. So happy you enjoyed it! Cheers!
This is summer in a glass!
A bit of Italy for gin lovers.
I was looking for a drink to use our leftover Aperol. Instead I found our new goto drink. We will be buying more Aperol and making plenty of simple syrup to have this one regularly for the next few weeks because the simple syrup and the cucumber balance the Aperol perfectly,
I'm so happy you love it! It is one of my favorites in the spring! Cheers!
I came up with this cocktail when I was the beverage manager at Create Catering. It's called the Hopeful Spinster. Make sure to use freshly squeezed lime juice (it makes a HUGE difference) and the garnish was originally a cucumber wheel. Glad it's being well-received.
We love this cocktail! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! And you are right, the fresh lime juice makes all the difference in the world...Cheers!
This evening, I thought to myself, “I bet gin and Aperol would go great together. There must be some good recipes out there.” This is the first one I came across, and it sounded like a good start. I am drinking it right now, and it is great. Aperol gives off notes of grapefruit for me, so this drink seems reminiscent of a fruitier Salty Dog. That being said, I used only half of the simple syrup called for in this recipe, and even then I found it to be too sweet. Perhaps it’s meant to balance out the bitterness and tartness from the other ingredients, but it sticks out too much for me. I will cut it in half again next time. That is certainly a matter of preference though. Thank you for this recipe. I’m sure I’ll be making quite a few, and look forward to experimenting with some variations.
We have made this several times now and each time we enjoy them more. Very refreshing and different and fun to make! Totally worth the effort! You are in for a treat!
This was a great recipe! Just made it!