Aperol Ginger Smash

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A spicy, herbaceous cocktail featuring fresh ginger, mint, and the signature bittersweet notes of Aperol. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together Aperol, Fresh ginger, Fresh mint for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4 fresh mint leaves, 1 oz grated fresh ginger, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup for 30 seconds until mint is fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz Aperol and 1 cup ice cubes to the shaker, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until frosty.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass filled with 1 cup ice, top with 2 oz soda water, and stir gently for 10 seconds to combine.

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