Muddled Blood Orange-Aperol Mule
A zesty twist on the classic mule with blood orange's deep flavor and Aperol's signature bittersweet profile, served in a copper mug for authentic flair. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, blood orange juice, fresh lime 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 210 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
- 1.5 oz blood orange juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 4-5 leaves fresh mint
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4-5 fresh mint leaves with 1.5 oz Aperol, 1.5 oz blood orange juice, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice until the mint releases its oils and the juices are well combined.
- Step 2: Add ice to the shaker and shake for 15 seconds until the mixture is cold and diluted to a balanced consistency.
- Step 3: Strain into a copper mug filled with fresh ice, top with 4 oz ginger beer, and gently stir to integrate the flavors before serving.
