Crimson Zephyr

Name: Crimson Zephyr
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz aperol; 1 oz gin preferably a botanical variety; 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur; 3/4 oz lemon juice; 2 dashes grapefruit bitters; 2 oz prosecco or another dry sparkling wine; grapefruit peel and thyme sprig for garnish

Crimson Zephyr, a bold twist on Aperol spritz

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

10g*

Ingredients:

aperol

gin preferably a botanical variety

elderflower liqueur

lemon juice

grapefruit bitters

prosecco or another dry sparkling wine

grapefruit peel and thyme sprig for garnish

AI Request:A hard aperol cocktail

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Dive into a gust of vivacious flavor with the Crimson Zephyr, a bold twist on the classic Aperol spritz. This cocktail effortlessly lifts spirits and sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Ingredients: - 2 oz Aperol - 1 oz Gin (preferably a botanical variety) - 1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur - 3/4 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice - 2 dashes of Grapefruit bitters - 2 oz Prosecco or another dry sparkling wine - Grapefruit peel and fresh thyme sprig for garnish Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine Aperol, gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and grapefruit bitters with ice. 2. Shake the mixture well until it's thoroughly chilled, about 15-20 seconds. 3. Strain the concoction into a chic stemmed glass, ideally a coupe glass or a large wine goblet, filled with ice. 4. Top the drink with Prosecco, gently stirring to blend the sparkling wine with the aperitif mix. 5. Express the grapefruit peel over the glass to release its oils and drop it into the drink. 6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme for an aromatic finish. 7. Serve immediately, and enjoy the crisp and invigorating flair of your Crimson Zephyr. The melding of herbal notes from the gin and elderflower, citrus brightness, and the ripe, bitter charm of Aperol, create a cocktail that's both sophisticated and refreshing. Its robust character makes it a perfect hard aperol cocktail, awakening the palate as an aperitif or sipping delight.

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