RASPBERRY AND APEROL FLOATS

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Aperol is similar to Campari but sweeter and less boozy. This recipe works with either one.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     Liqueur     Alcoholic     Berry     Dessert     Cocktail Party     Fourth of July     Cocktail     Frozen Dessert     Raspberry     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sprig thyme
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup (or more) Aperol
1 1/3 cups raspberries (about 6 ounces)
1 pint vanilla ice cream or gelato
2 12-ounce cans club soda

Steps:

  • Bring thyme, sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 15 minutes. Remove thyme sprig and let syrup cool. Stir in 1/4 cup Aperol.
  • Divide syrup and raspberries among 4 tall glasses and muddle gently. Dividing evenly, add ice cream and top off each with club soda and more Aperol, if desired.

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