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Bicycle Bandit
A riff on the Bicycle Thief cocktail, a citrusy, low ABV riff on a Negroni, this three-ingredient, party-ready twist features grapefruit soda.
Sour Cherry and Campari Galette
This Campari-spiked galette features the herbal aperitif, tart cherries, and floral citrus zest and is perfect for those who prefer bitter to sweet.
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19 Aperol Cocktails That Aren’t All Spritzes
This list will get you through that bottle fast.
Outer Sunset
Cynar, a bitter Italian liqueur, is an excellent partner for fresh grapefruit in this take on a popular tequila cocktail.
Salted Amaro Espresso Martini
This riff on the espresso martini invites luscious Amaro Nonino and citrusy Grand Marnier to the party.
Boulevardier
The boulevardier is a classic whiskey cocktail that requires just three ingredients.
Fanciulli
The Fanciulli cocktail is a variation on the Perfect Manhattan—bourbon or rye, and a split of sweet and dry vermouth—that replaces the dry vermouth with Fernet-Branca.
Cocoa Sbagliato
Although sbagliato is Italian for “mistake,” this take on the sparkling aperitivo has very deliberate intentions with its use of vanilla and cacao nibs.
Prizefighter No. 1
The Prizefighter No. 1 is a bold sour made with lemon, Fernet-Branca, and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth.
Archangel
Keep Aperol, gin, and a few cucumber slices on hand all summer long to make this elegant cocktail whenever you want.
Salmoncito
Invite Campari and grapefruit into your G&T for an extra-refreshing (and easy) cocktail.
You Can Make This Frozen Negroni Without Any Gadgets
The hottest drink of the summer is slushy (and portable).
Negronis for While You Set Up the Tents
This version jacks up the gin quotient to keep the sweetness in check, while the splash of water softens the classic cocktail's boozy edges.
Player Piano
This delightfully floral and fruity cocktail is made with rhum agricole, elderflower liqueur, Aperol, and lime.
Foxhunt
Edgier than a classic Pimm’s Cup, this cocktail works well across many seasons.
Palomar Americano
Although the Americano cocktail and the caffeinated drink are two completely different things, this beverage combines the two.
Paper Plane
Starring two bitter Italian liqueurs, bourbon, and lemon juice, this four-ingredient cocktail is as easy to make as it is to sip.
Modern Medicine
A smoky scotch float takes this tangy whiskey cocktail to the next level.
Asta Collins
This vodka and Campari cocktail is pretty and pink, long and bubbly, but with a decent bitter kick.
Frozen Amaro Is Your New Dinner Party Flex
Stash a few bottles of the bitter stuff in your freezer for an icy after-dinner drink, no ice cubes required.