Creamy Aperol Margarita Cocktail
A silky twist on the classic margarita—tequila blanco, Aperol, fresh lime, a touch of simple syrup, and cream shaken ice-cold for a bright, bittersweet, and creamy sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Citrus juicer
- Small plate
- Rocks glass or coupe
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz Aperol
- 1 oz lime juice fresh
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz cream or half-and-half
- ice for shaking and serving
- kosher salt for rimming the glass
- lime wheel or orange twist for garnish; optional
Instructions
- Rim your glass with lime juice, then dip in kosher salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add tequila blanco, Aperol, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and cream (or half-and-half).
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and the drink is slightly frothy.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Notes
Serve right after shaking to keep the cream fully emulsified. Adjust simple syrup to taste for a drier or sweeter profile. Swap in coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free take, or skip the cream for a brighter, non-creamy Aperol margarita. Always use fresh lime juice for the cleanest flavor.
Tasting notes: bright lime and orange with a gentle Aperol bitterness, silky texture from the cream, and a clean, citrusy finish.