Aperol is a Italian bitter aperitif made from bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona among other ingredients. It adds a desirable and unexpected flavor to that pitcher of Sangria you love to throw together for your friends.

Aperol Sangria For A Bitter Bite On A Hot Summer Day

 

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This twist on traditional sangria is sure to please your thirsty guests. There’s just something about Aperol that makes you keep coming back for more.

Recipe type: Hard Punch

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of delicious, fruity red wine
• ½ cup of brandy
• 2 oz of Aperol (then more to taste)
• Simple syrup to taste
• Limes, lemons, strawberries, orange slices…what ever you want really…

Instructions

1. Toss the fruit in a tall glass with the brandy and give it a nice tender muddle.
2. Refrigerate over night.
3. Pour the fruit, brandy, wine and Aperol in a glass pitcher and serve.
4. *Aperol is delicious and has a relatively low alcohol content, so don’t be afraid to pour more in. If you need it to be a little sweeter add a tablespoon of simple syrup.

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