Aperol Vermouth Martini
A citrus-kissed martini where Aperol's orange essence mingles with dry vermouth and lemon, creating a refreshing pre-dinner sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Dry vermouth, Lemon juice 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Aperol
- 0.5 oz Dry vermouth
- 0.5 oz Lemon juice
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 1/2 cup Ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 1.5 oz Aperol, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with 1/2 cup ice cubes.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes orange bitters, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 4: Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
