If you love negroni variations, also try our Tequila Negroni, Mezcal Negroni, and Coffee Negroni! A Negroni with Aperol is much lighter than the original version. Some might say that it is a beginner’s Negroni or even an afternoon Negroni. We like that the orange flavor of Aperol stands out in this version. Sitting about halfway between an Aperol spritz and a classic Negroni, this cocktail is delicious enough to whip up even when you have a bottle of Campari in your bar. If you love Aperol, make sure to try our Aperol spritz! It’s most commonly used in an Aperol spritz, but it’s also delicious in this Negroni.
Campari vs Aperol
While Campari and Aperol are both aperitifs, the two taste quite different. Aperol is a lot less bitter and has less vigorous herbaceous undertones. And while Aperol and Campari are made with the same amount of sugar, because Aperol is less bitter it tastes a lot sweeter. Also, Aperol also has only half the alcohol content than Campari so it is much lighter tasting. The color of Aperol is bright orange, while Campari is dark red.
Aperol – the namesake liquor. Sweet vermouth – This is a fortified wine that is infused with different botanicals. Different brands will taste different, but even an inexpensive bottle will make a tasty Aperol Negroni. Dry Vermouth – This is also a fortified wine that is sometimes known as white vermouth and has low sugar content. Gin – We don’t recommend switching gin for another alcohol as the lighter flavor of Aperol goes best with a lighter flavored spirit.
Using a mix of sweet and dry vermouth created an Aperol Negroni that was well balanced and had great flavor. Since an Aperol negroni is less strong and bitter than a classic negroni, it makes a wonderful cocktail for many occasions.
Sitting on a patio on a sunny afternoon. An apres ski or snowboard drink. Curled up by the fire reading a book. An easy drink with friends.
There are no wrong choices here. Once you try a Negroni with Aperol, you’ll find all sorts of good excuses to make one.
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