Two beloved cocktails—Aperol Spritz and Margarita—come together to create a fun and refreshing cocktail that's as delicious as it is stunning!
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Ingredients
3ouncesblanco tequila
1 ½ouncesAperol
1¼ouncesfresh lime juice
1ouncesorgeat, or almond syrup as follows
Crushed ice
Tajín,for garnish
Almond Syrup
½cupsugar
1teaspoonpure almond extract
Instructions
Fill two rocks glasses or stemless tulip glasses with crushed ice.
Add 3 ounces tequila, 1½ ounces Aperol, 1¼ ounce lime juice, and 1 ounce orgeat to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, secure lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly.
Strain margaritas into prepared glasses. Finish with a light sprinkle of Tajin and serve.
Almond Syrup
For the syrup, bring ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan until sugar has dissolved. Off heat, stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract; let cool.
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