My new favorite cocktail is this Italian Margarita.
It is a combination of tequila and lime, with a combination of Italian liqueurs (Aperol and Luxardo) to substitute for the triple sec.
Aperol is an Italian light herbal aperitif with a light alcohol content.
Luxardo cherry liqueur has been produced in Italy since the early nineteenth century.
The resulting cocktail is fruity fresh, with a little bit of bitterness, but not too much. It's very easy to drink, yet herbal and not overly sweet.
For another Italian twist on a margarita, try the limoncello margarita too!
Italian Margarita
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces tequila blanco1 ounce Aperol
!/2 ounce cherry liqueur, such as Luxardo
The juice of a lime
Lemon twist to garnish
Instructions
- Add the tequila, Aperol, cherry liqueur, and lime juice to an ice filled shaker.
- Shake the ingredients for about 30 to 60 seconds, until fully chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Enjoy!
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ReplyDeleteYum!!! I would love it if you link this up to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black!
ReplyDeleteOh this sounds delicious!! I'm always looking for new margarita recipes!! I have a linkup every Thursday called Thursty Thursday. I would love it if you would link up with us!! This is perfect! hopelesslyeverafter.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteMaking this tonight!!
ReplyDeleteThis was delicious. My husband and I have been making a different cocktail every Friday and Saturday night for about six months and we both agree this is in our top five.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's just about cocktail hour here. I might have to re-visit it!
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