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Shaken · 1 serving

Aperol Sour

A silky orange-aperitif sour with gin, fresh lemon, and restrained sweetness.

Short answer

Aperol Sour is a shaken cocktail made with orange aperitif, london dry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Aperol Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Aperol Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Orange aperitif60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
London dry gin15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Egg White30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lemon (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Aperol Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill one coupe and cut exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Add orange aperitif, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a dry shaker.

  3. 03

    Shake without ice to build a smooth, stable foam.

  4. 04

    Add fresh hard ice and shake again until thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Set the single lemon twist at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Aperol Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Aperol Sour questions

What is in a Aperol Sour?

Kokto’s build uses orange aperitif, london dry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Aperol Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Aperol Sour prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Aperol Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B208https://vinepair.com/cocktail-recipe/aperol-sour/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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