Orange Aperol Margarita

Citrusy, Refreshing Marg

This recipe for orange aperol margaritas makes for a refreshing, citrusy, boozy margarita. It’s a perfectly refreshing drink for a hot day, a perfect pairing for a taco night, or a great welcome cocktail for your next party. It’s an easy recipe to pull together, as it only requires measuring liquids and squeezing some lime juice. I can’t wait to make this recipe for summers to come.

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this orange aperol margarita, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Tajin
• Brown Sugar
• Orange wedge
• Tequila Blanco
• Aperol
• Orange liquor, such as cointreau
• Freshly squeezed lime juice
• Fresh orange juice
• Orange slices

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this orange aperol margarita, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• Shallow plate or bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Ice scoop
• Cocktail jigger
• Cocktail spoon

Frequent Recipe Questions

Can I prepare this cocktail recipe in advance?

• A: Yes! Prepare the cocktail without the ice cubes up to a few hours in advance. Refrigerate the drink until ready to drink. Stir the cocktail, add ice, and enjoy!

What brand of tequila do you like to use?

• A: I love Casamigos tequila blanco. The flavor is smooth and it has a lightly citrus flavor that pairs perfectly with the other flavors in this margarita recipe.

What does Aperol taste like?

• Aperol is an Italian bitter liquor. It’s mostly bitter to taste, with a slightly sweet after taste. The bitterness of the Aperol helps to balance the tartness of a classic margarita.

Is there a mocktail option?

• A: Unfortunately, no, not with this cocktail recipe. There are not suitable substitutes for this recipe to make it a mocktail. For a refreshing, citrus cocktail, check out my raspberry mojito mocktail recipe.

Aperol Margarita Recipe Tips

When you make this orange aperol margarita recipe, here are a few tips to make sure it turns out delicious:

• To make an extra cold margarita, chill the ingredients beforehand. Place the bottle of tequila in the freezer and the aperol, cointreau, and orange juice in the refrigerator. It’ll make for an extra refreshing beverage on a hot day! 
• This is a great cocktail to make in a large batch ahead of a party. To make 8 servings, add 2 cups tequila, 1 cup aperol, ½ cup orange liquor, ½ cup lime juice, and 2 cups fresh orange juice to a pitcher. Stir and refrigerate the pitcher until you’re ready to serve. Rim the glasses, add ice, and divide the drink among 8 glasses.

Recipe Details

Prep the Glass Rim

Before mixing the cocktail, get the tajin and brown sugar rim prepared. Mix tajin, which is a chili lime salt, with a bit of brown sugar. Pour the Tajin mixture onto a shallow bowl or plate that you can easily dip the rim of your glass into.

To rim the glass, take an orange wedge, press it into the rim of the glass, and rub it along the edge of the glass releasing the orange’s juices. Press the rim of the glass into the tajin and brown sugar mixture so that it adheres to the orange juice left on the rim. Set the glasses aside as you gather the ingredients for the margarita.

Make the Margarita

To make one margarita, add a scoop of ice to the rimmed glass. Then, pour in the tequila, aperol, orange liquor, lime juice, and orange juice. Carefully stir the drink to combine the margarita ingredients together. Garnish the drink with an orange slice and enjoy right away!

If you make this orange aperol margarita, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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Orange Aperol Margarita

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: No Heat Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Drinks

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 1

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

D Dairy Free G Gluten Free N Nut Free V Vegan V Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing aperol margarita filled with citrusy orange flavor from orange liquor and orange juice, tequila blanco, and bitter Aperol.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2x 1x 2x 3x

For the Tajin Rim

• 1 tablespoon Tajin
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 orange wedge

Orange Aperol Margarita

• 2 ounces tequila blanco
• 1 ounce Aperol
• ¹⁄₂ ounce orange liquor
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ¹⁄₄ cup fresh orange juice
• Orange slices for garnish

Instructions

Rim the Glass

1. In a small shallow bowl or plate, place the tajin and brown sugar. Stir to combine,

2. Take the orange wedge, press it into the rim of the glass, and rub it along the edge of the glass.

3. Press the rim of the glass into the tajin and brown sugar mixture so that it adheres to the orange juice left on the rim.

Mix the Margarita

1. To the glass, add a scoop of ice followed by the tequila, aperol, orange liquor, lime juice, and orange juice. Carefully stir the drink to combine the ingredients together. Garnish with an orange slice. Enjoy!