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P.S. Your Aperol cocktail in a highball
APEROL · HIGHBALL · SHAKE

P.S. Your Aperol

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The P.S. Your Aperol is a vibrant, sweet, and refreshing modern cocktail that combines the bittersweet notes of Aperol with the distinct melon flavor of Midori. Balanced by fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup, the addition of egg white gives it a smooth, silky texture. Topped with tonic, it makes an excellent, low-alcohol afternoon drink or a lively party aperitif.

  • Sweet
  • Refreshing
  • Low-alcohol
  • Aperitif
  • GlassHighball
  • MethodShake
  • Time3 min
  • Strength≈ 7% ABV
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How to make a P.S. Your Aperol

Shake it in a highball with ice cubes. About 3 minutes.

  1. Add the Aperol, melon liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white into a shaker filled with ice cubes.
  2. Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and frothy.
  3. Strain the liquid into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Top up the glass with tonic.
  5. Garnish with an orange slice and add a drop of Peychaud's bitters on top.

Bartender’s tips

  • To get a thicker and more stable foam from the egg white, try dry shaking all ingredients without ice first before adding ice for the final shake.
  • If you do not have Aperol, you can substitute it with Campari, though this will make the drink slightly more bitter.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice is key for balancing the sweet liqueurs, but you can use lime juice as an alternative if lemons are unavailable.

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P.S. Your Aperol questions

What does the P.S. Your Aperol taste like?

It is a sweet and refreshing cocktail with a bittersweet orange profile from the Aperol, balanced by melon notes and a silky texture from the egg white.

What can I use instead of Aperol in this recipe?

You can use Campari as a substitute, which will bring a more intense bitterness and a deeper red color to the drink.

How strong is the P.S. Your Aperol?

This cocktail is relatively light, with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of about 7%.