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Bitter Crush

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Bitter CrushRomulo Yanes

Aperol, a popular Italian spirit, is often served on the rocks.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

Crushed ice
2 ounces (1/4 cup) Aperol (bitter orange aperitif)
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) white rum
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 dashes orange bitters
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar
Garnish: 1 (1 1/2-inch-long) lemon twist

Preparation

  1. Fill an 8- to 10-ounce highball glass with crushed ice. Stir together Aperol, rum, lemon juice, and bitters in a small glass measuring cup. Add sugar to taste, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then pour over ice.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesAperolAmaroLiqueurBittersRumLemonCitrusFruit5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasyNo-CookGourmet
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