This simple Aperol and gin martini is light, crisp, refreshing, and easy to make. Made with Aperol, gin, and a splash of orange juice, this martini is a delicious twist on a classic.
This Aperol martini is one of my new favorite Aperol drinks to make and I do make lots of them. It has only a few ingredients (the way I like my cocktails) and so much flavor.
Because Aperol already has sweetness and a fruity rhubarb flavor, you don't need many ingredients to make a delicious martini with it.
This martini has gin (because we like that it has a smooth finish), Aperol, and a splash of orange juice for an extra touch of sweetness and to pair with the rhubarb flavor in the Aperol. I also love making this cocktail without the O.J. and serving it with different flavored mixers that guests can add themselves.
It is great for parties that way. If you want to do this, just mix all the ingredients except the Orange juice and serve it to the guests with the mixers on the side for them to choose.
Everyone needs an effortless cocktail recipe like this one.
Aperol is ideal for sipping on its own or in other cocktails like Aperol soda, Aperol and Rhubarb Fizz, or Aperol sangria.
Aperol Gin Martini Ingredients
- Aperol
- Gin. Your favorite brand.
- Orange Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Simple Syrup
- Demerara sugar rim: This type of sugar has a natural golden hue and sparkle making it an ideal sugar for the rims (optional but looks great and it's tasty).
This martini is such a simple and festive drink.
How To Make
This drink is so effortless. I have written down my own ratios in the recipe below but feel free to make this your own. Adjust it to your taste!
- Chill Cocktail Glass: Place a martini glass in the freezer ahead of time if possible.
- Make Sugared Rim: Grab 2 plates and in one add orange juice and in the other, your demerara sugar. Grab your martini glass and dip the top of it in the cranberry juice. Dip the top into the sugar and set aside.
- Measure, Shake, and Pour: Now measure out the gin, Aperol, simple syrup, lemon juice and splash of orange juice into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Pour through a strainer into the prepared cocktail glass and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Make this your own. If you like more gin, add more. Adjust the Aperol by adding more or less, to your liking. This is your drink.
- Try to use a good quality gin that is smooth and not harsh. It will make all the difference in the final result of the drink.
- Garnish the drink with orange slices if you prefer.
Pairing Ideas
Here are some of our favorite things to serve with this Aperol martini.
Give this Aperol martini a try and I know you will love it.
Aperol And Gin Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 2 ounces Gin
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Simple syrup
- 1 ounce Orange Juice or your favorite fruit mixer or flavor
Sugar rim
- orange juice
- demerara sugar
Instructions
- Place martini glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Sugar rim
- Add a little orange juice to a shallow bowl.orange juice
- Add enough sugar to a small plate to coat it evenly.demerara sugar
- Dip the top of the martini glass into the orange juice then into the sugar so it coats the rim of the glass.
Martini
- Add ice and all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker.2 ounces Aperol, 2 ounces Gin, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, 1 ounce Orange Juice, 1 tablespoon Simple syrup
- Shake well for 1 minute.
- Pour through a strainer into a martini glass and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition Values are estimates only.
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