Sunset Serenade

Name: Sunset Serenade
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz aperol; 1 oz orange juice; 0.5 oz lime juice; 1 tsp (adjust to taste) simple syrup; 2-3, plus a sprig for garnish mint leaves; 2 oz ginger beer; null ice; for garnish orange wheel; for garnish lime wheel

Refreshing cocktail capturing golden hour essence

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

8%*

Calories

160*

Net Carbs

16g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:refreshing cocktail with aperol

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Sunset Serenade is a refreshing cocktail that captures the essence of golden hour in a glass. This innovative drink blends the bittersweet complex profile of Aperol with the bright, citrusy notes of freshly squeezed orange and lime, balanced with a hint of herbal mint and the effervescence of ginger beer to create a layered, refreshing concoction. Perfect for sipping as the sun dips below the horizon, this cocktail promises a delightful sensory journey from the first sip to the last. Ingredients: - 2 oz Aperol - 1 oz fresh orange juice - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 1 tsp simple syrup (adjust to taste) - 2-3 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish - 2 oz ginger beer - Ice - Orange wheel and lime wheel, for garnish Glass: Serve in a highball glass. Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the Aperol, fresh orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. 2. Add the mint leaves and gently muddle them to release their flavors — be careful not to overdo it; you want to express the oils, not tear the leaves to bits. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. 5. Gently top with ginger beer, stirring lightly to combine without diminishing the carbonation. 6. Garnish with a sprig of mint, an orange wheel, and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass for a vibrant and inviting presentation. Enjoy your Sunset Serenade as an exquisite pre-dinner aperitif or a leisurely weekend indulgence, embodying the spirit of relaxation and conviviality.

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