APEROL JASMINE SPRITZ

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A make-ahead, big-batch cocktail that's fizzy and refreshing. It's a riff on the Jasmine, a classic gin cocktail, and the popular Aperol Spritz and is just right for sipping before dinner on a summer's day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
Peeled zest of 4 lemons, plus 1 1/2 cups fresh juice
12 ounces gin, chilled
6 ounces Aperol or Campari, chilled
1/4 teaspoon aromatic bitters, such as Peychaud's or Angostura (optional)
24 ounces seltzer, chilled
Rosemary sprigs and peeled lemon zest, for serving
Frozen lemon wedges or ice, for serving

Steps:

  • Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, lemon zest, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Strain, discarding zest; stir in lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate in an airtight container until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 2 weeks. Makes 2 cups.
  • Spritz: In a pitcher, stir together syrup, gin, Aperol, and bitters. Top with seltzer, add rosemary and lemon zest, and stir once to combine. Pour into glasses with frozen lemon wedges; serve.

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