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Aperol Tequila Swizzle

September 6, 2013 21 Comments

Aperol Tequila Swizzle | Creative-Culinary.com

I am having an ‘Uh Oh’ kind of week. I might blame it on the holiday or maybe that I took off on Tuesday to shop for kitcheny (not kitschy tho!) stuff with my daughter but whatever the reason my days are messed up and I can not seem to get them straight. Smack dab in the middle of watching the Broncos and Raven’s game I remembered this cocktail and it hit me it was indeed Thursday night…and oops; my Friday Cocktail post was not done! Made especially to coincide with the first game of the season in the land where football fans create a sea of orange, it would not wait.

Thankfully I had taken photos and was breezing along thinking I had a whole day to get it together when all of a sudden I was thrown into a tizzy. Sort of hated to leave the game since my team was winning but sort of like keeping on task too and getting a cocktail done each and every Friday; it’s not called Saturday Cocktails is it? I believe I ran as fast as any wide receiver to get this done so that I could finish watching the game (and what a game…GO BRONCOS!!). Might I please add that I even got to see the adorable Britton Colquitt kick a ball; he was my neighbor until recently and he is as cute and charming off the field as on. Hi Britton…Sally and I are SO proud of you!

My friend Greg Henry, he of Sippity Sup fame, now has two books to his name. His latest, Savory Cocktails, is my favorite; I mean come on – it’s COCKTAILS…all cocktails! I love Greg’s vision with this book, nothing girly sweet here although don’t let the word savory fool you. Sometimes a bit of sweet is the BEST compliment to something savory, think ying and yang or salted and caramel. This cocktail is a great example.

Aperol Tequila Swizzle

Did Greg know how much I loved both Aperol and Tequila when he brought the two of them together in one glass? He must have and this was a winner. Aperol is such a favorite of mine; if you’re not familiar with it, think Campari Lite. Not as strongly herbaceous, it still delivers a nice scent and flavor that is balanced beautifully with the tequila.

Aperol Tequila SwizzleI was fortunate to have the folks at Partida Tequila ask me to sample their wares and it’s become one of my favorites. I used the Partida Blanco tequila for this cocktail; mostly because I didn’t want the slight yellow of the Anejo to affect the finished cocktail but I thought it also needed the brightness of the Blanco; something that would keep it light and refreshing. I really like Partida Blanco, a lowlands tequila that’s rich and a little peppery, though it’s not quite as complex as some and costs a few bucks more it’s a taste that is pure and rich and one of my favorites.

I don’t know where you are but all this talk of summer ending seems a joke; 90+ degree days are proof of that. I’m still in the mood for a cold, light and tasty cocktail to soothe my fevered brow…and thanks Greg…this was perfect and I really loved your book.

The cocktails are a combination of Henry’s take on mainstream drinks as well as his own recipes. Each cocktail is served with anecdotal research offering the reader something far beyond a recipe; the story of cocktails often seems to make them that much more colorful and appealing for me. Despite the lack of syrupy sweet concoctions, he still manages to include some fanciful and fun names…these may be savory but it doesn’t mean they can’t be fun! This particular cocktail is reminiscent of the Aperol Spritz and would be used similarly as an apertivo; it’s light but has the bitter complexity of orange peel; how can it miss?

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 2 or 3 dashes grapefruit or orange bitters
  • 2-3 oz Club Soda
  • 1 pinch coarse salt
  • 1 grapefruit twist for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill a tall highball glass and fill with ice.
  2. Add the Aperol, tequila and bitters and use a straw or swizzle stick to stir until just blended.
  3. Top with club soda and a pinch of salt, stir gently and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
  4. Serve with the swizzle stick or straw.
  5. Enjoy!
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Comments

  1. Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says

    September 9, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I follow you on twitter!!
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  2. Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says

    September 9, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Oh I would love this cocktail. My husband and I had a date once at a now defunct Mexican Restaurant at Treasure Island and while we were waiting for our table the bartender had us taste a few tequilas. I don't remember all the ones we tried but the blanco versions are always my favorite As far as a savory component to a cocktail - does a hot pepper count? I have been a fan of adding in jalapenos or serranos and muddling them in cocktails as of late. I also always add in a little salt into sweet cocktails. I think I am failing my senses test here. You asked for savory and I come up with spicy and salty. I would love this cocktail book, I have seen many review it now and it is a must own!
    Reply
  3. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    September 9, 2013 at 3:42 am

    Wow, you get the best gigs! I love tequila... and this little number sounds quite divine. Cheers!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 10, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      I do get a lot of the boozey stuff...would be happy to share!
      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    September 6, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Horseradish!
    Reply
  5. Laura says

    September 6, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    I love adding fresh herbs and fresh fruit to my drinks!
    Reply
  6. Andrea says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:27 am

    It's a pretty cocktail and I think I may try it - for some reason I don't really like Aperol, but I have a bottle and this may be the one drink that brings me around to it. I love sage as an element i cocktails - sage with rhubarb and/or sage with raspberry mixes well with a good gin or rum. Recently I've experimented with horse radish and that is something I will keep using. Andrea
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    • Creative Culinary says

      September 6, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      I love Aperol but just could not stand Campari...so unless you've tried it already I'm betting you wouldn't like it either. Very similar, just much stronger and more bitter. I love an Aperol Spritz...this is a take on that in my mind...with some tequila! Sage and raspberry huh...sounds good and means I've got some experimenting to do!
      Reply
      • Andrea says

        September 7, 2013 at 9:45 am

        That's the really strange thing, I really love Campari. But Aperol to me tastes like a mix of cheap, flat sparkling wine and a vermouth that's too old. Not nice ;)
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        • Creative Culinary says

          September 7, 2013 at 10:41 am

          Yikes...just goes to show you how much different palates respond to tastes doesn't it? Well, let me know if you try it but thinking you should also try it with Campari?
  7. john@kitchenriffs says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:19 am

    That was a good game! I didn't see all of it, but what I saw was excellent. You can actually see all of the NBC games on the internet. I have dual monitors, so I was watching in one monitor while I was doing other stuff. ;-) Anyway, glad you took time to get this cocktail up- it's wonderful! Love the looks, the ingredients. Definitely something I should try. Greg's book sounds excellent, too - thanks for the heads up on that.
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    • Creative Culinary says

      September 6, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      The first half was not so much; we went into halftime behind but the 2nd had all the action and this was the fastest post I've ever written! I have two monitors too but I would have NEVER finished if I was trying to multi-task and you know I would have missed any exciting moment...just Murphy's way! I'm sure you would love this book John.
      Reply
  8. Cindy Brickley says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:08 am

    I follow you on Twitter at: cindybrickley2
    Reply
  9. Cindy Brickley says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Tequila and rum is two of my favorites. I love fresh Margarita's and spicy Bloody Mary's. I would love to have a copy of this book.
    Reply
  10. sippitysup says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:05 am

    XOGREG
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  11. Holly says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:56 am

    I am such a novice at cocktails that I can't say I have a favorite savory cocktail component, but I bet after reading this book I sure will! I've had my days mixed up this week too but always count on the Friday morning email with your cocktail...thanks for making such an effort to share this with us today!
    Reply
  12. Adri says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Greg's vision of cocktails is indeed wonderful. I never was one for the super sweet cloying ones; Greg's style suite me to a T. I've been working my way through his book, but I did skip ahead to this one since it calls for one of my favorites, Aperol. My very favorite savory cocktail component, however is Zucca, and I'll have it in a Mezzo Piano, per favore!
    Reply
  13. Trevor Sis Boom says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:29 am

    Lovely! I got the book as well as this was the first drink I had to make! Beautifully shot here! Great job!
    Reply
  14. Ansh | Spiceroots says

    September 6, 2013 at 7:59 am

    Oh That drink would have been perfect last night! Everyone was Bleeding orange!! I love the pink peppercorn :D
    Reply
  15. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:08 am

    Isn't that a great book? He's the king of the grown-up savory cocktail, isn't he? I'm now looking forward to an off-white negroni :)
    Reply

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