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Meyer Lemon Aperol Cocktail

With just gin, Aperol, Cointreau and Meyer lemon juice, this easy Meyer Lemon Aperol Cocktail is one you’ll want to make over and over!
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Keyword aperol, gin, lemon, lemon cocktails, meyer lemons
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

Cocktail

  • 3 oz gin
  • 1 oz fresh Meyer Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz aperol
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau or any orange liqueur
  • Dash of orange bitters

Garnish

  • Dried Meyer lemon slice
  • Fresh thyme

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, add gin, Meyer lemon juice, Aperol, Cointreau, and a dash of orange bitters. Fill the shaker with ice, cover with a lid, and shake vigorously for 15-25 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
    Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon slice or dehydrated lemon slice and a sprig of thyme.