"I describe this as an Aperol margarita with a little tiki flare. At Miss Carousel’s, the drink is made with tequila blanco, Aperol, lime juice, orgeat and Tajin. I stayed pretty close to the original version, but instead of orgeat (an almond syrup which proves to be harder to find than you might think) I use a quick almond simple syrup that’s to die for."
Aperol Margarita
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Think Aperol Spritz meets a Margarita, then throw in a little tiki flair. It's a refreshing, light, and flavorful cocktail made w/ an almond simple syrup Tajín is added as a garnish for a smoky finish.
For more margarita recipes, check out our Margarita Feed, edited by @Thesweetandsimplekitchen featuring this amazing Jalepeño Blood Orange Margaritas by @Saucedchef and this Charred Lime Margarita by @Chefbradleywarner - watch how to make it here!
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ingredients
Almond Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon orange blossom water
Method
Almond Simple Syrup:
Step 1
For the syrup, bring sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan until sugar has dissolved. Off heat, stir in almond extract and orange water; let cool.
ingredients
Margarita:
- 3 ounces blanco tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce almond simple syrup
- Crushed ice
- Tajín, for garnish
Margarita:
Step 1
Fill two rocks glasses or stemless tulip glasses with crushed ice. Add tequila, Aperol, lime juice, and almond syrup to a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, secure lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
Step 2
Strain margaritas into prepared glasses. Finish with a light sprinkle of Tajin and enjoy!