Pizzaiolo Aperitivo

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A bold, herbaceous cocktail with basil and Aperol, echoing the flavors of Chicago's deep-dish pizza. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together basil-infused vodka, Aperol, fresh orange 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 200 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 2 oz basil-infused vodka, 1 oz Aperol, 0.75 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz lemon balm syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. Step 2: Shake for 15 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and an orange twist, expressing the oils over the drink.

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