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Aperol Old Fashioned

An aperol old fashioned garnished with an orange wedge and a cherry sitting on a pink marble table.
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If you love the Aperol Spritz and are a bourbon fan, then this Aperol Old Fashioned is perfect for you! This sweet and citrusy old bourbon cocktail combines bourbon whiskey, Aperol, simple syrup, orange, and cherry bitters to make the most delightful drink! 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounce bourbon- preferably Angels Envy or other bourbon with orange notes
  • 1/2 ounce Aperol 
  • 2 tsp simple syrup 
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 dash of spiced cherry bitters 
  • Garnish maraschino cherry 
  • And orange slice 

Instructions

  1. Add ice to a rocks glass then top with bourbon, aperol, simple syrup, and bitters.
  2. Stir to combine the drink.
  3. Garnish with an ornage wedge and maraschino cherries.

Notes

Make homemade simple syrup by heating 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water on medium-low until all the sugar has dissolved.

The simple syrup will make 8-10 cocktails and keep for 1 up to one month in the fridge.

Find it online: https://thegandmkitchen.com/aperol-old-fashioned/