Aperol Sour

Calling all Aperol lovers! An Aperol Sour is tasty cocktail made with gin, Aperol, lemon juice, simple syrup, and an egg white. One sip of this gorgeous drink, and you will want this to be the signature cocktail of your home bar. The best part? It only takes minutes to shake up this show-stopping egg white cocktail at home.

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Aperol Sour Recipe

Who doesn't love a pretty cocktail like this Aperol Sour? Not to mention a drink that's so balanced and smooth. You've likely heard of its fizzy cousin, the Aperol Spritz. And while we do think that a Spritz is super refreshing, there are so many other ways to use this Italian liqueur.

We have several Aperol-centric drinks to try on the site, including Bourbon Aperol Cocktails, Aperol Soda, and Grapefruit Aperol Cocktails, to name a few!

But, before I get ahead of myself, let's talk about what's on the menu today - the Aperol Sour. Made with gin, lemon juice, and an egg white, it's bright, tasty, and so easy on the eyes.

Egg whites are such a fun addition to cocktails. They make them creamy and give them the signature layer of foam on top, but don't worry, they don't taste eggy at all. One sip and you will be an egg white cocktail fan forever.

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Aperol Sour Recipe
Why you'll love this recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
FAQs
Expert tips for the best gin cocktail with egg white
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Why you'll love this recipe

It's a smooth sipper. Gin and Aperol are perfect partners. The juniper flavor of the gin works wonders to smooth out the tart taste of the Aperol.
It's gorgeous. The bright orange color with a creamy layer of foam on top is so impressive to look at. Not to mention delicious.
It's easy to make. While it may look complicated to prepare, you don't need any fancy tools to make this tasty cocktail with egg white. Grab a mason jar and a jigger, and you have everything you need!

Ingredients

INgredient Notes

Lemon Juice: Fresh is the best and a must-have for this Aperol sour recipe. It only takes seconds to squeeze your own juice with the help of this reamer.
Simple Syrup: Make your own simple syrup at home or pick it up at your local grocery store next to the other drink mixers.
Egg Whites: You always want to use pasteurized eggs in egg white cocktail recipes to avoid any bacteria. A pasteurized egg is gently heated to kill anything dangerous but not enough to cook the egg. You can also buy a carton of pasteurized egg whites at your local grocery store, which makes it easy to whip up a cocktail with egg white quickly without wasting any yolks.

Instructions

Don't be intimidated to make an Aperol sour - it's really easy!

Egg white being poured into shaker for aperol sour.

Step 1:Add all of the ingredients to an empty shaker.

Step 2: Cover the jar and shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds to mix the cocktail and aerate the egg white (which creates the foam).

Step 3: Add ice and shake for additional 15-30 seconds to chill the drink.

Step 4: Strain the ice out of the shaker with a slotted spoon and pour into a coupe glass.

FAQs

What does sour mean in cocktails?

A sour is a category of mixed drinks that can be made with nearly any spirit, lemon or lime juice, a sweetener, and nearly always include an egg white.

What is a reverse dry shake?

A reverse dry shake is when you shake a cocktail without ice. You'll add ice to chill the drink and shake again before serving. This is commonly done when making a sour or any drink with an egg white. Adding water to a gin cocktail with egg white like this one immediately reduces the amount of foam that is produced.

Is it safe to drink raw egg whites?

Yes, as long as you use eggs (or egg whites) that are pasteurized. Pasteurized eggs have been cooked to 140°F for 3 minutes and are immediately cooled. This process kills the bacteria in eggs, making them safe to consume raw. I keep a carton of pasteurized egg whites on hand for making drinks like this gin cocktail with egg white. You can also buy whole pasteurized eggs and separate them if you prefer.

What is the benefit of adding egg white to a cocktail?

Don't be scared by the egg white in cocktails. You don't taste egg at all, but it adds a ton of creaminess and depth to a cocktail. Not to mention the gorgeous foam on top.

aperol sour in a coupe glass with lemon twist

Expert tips for the best gin cocktail with egg white

Chill your ingredients. This Aperol sour recipe is made using the reverse dry shake method, so starting with cold ingredients makes your drink chill faster.
Use fresh lemon juice. The recipe doesn't call for a lot, but the freshly squeezed juice adds a much smoother flavor than bottled juice which can be bitter.
Serve this drink in a coupe glass. The shape is perfect for showing off the layer of foam.
Shake your drink vigorously for at least 30-60 seconds. Shaking the drink adds air to the egg whites, giving you the foamy, creamy layer on top of the drink.
Don't forget the garnish. We used a lemon twist to give our Aperol Sour the perfect finishing touch. It's easy to make a twist with a channel knife.

coupe glass filled with aperol sour and garnished with lemon twist

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Looking for more ideas? Try this Pomegranate Aperol Spritz or check out all of our drink recipes.

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