Revamp Your Aperol Spritz With A Nod To A Classic Mexican Cocktail - Tasting Table

"You can revamp your Italian Aperol spritz with a nod to the Mexican paloma cocktail - just add the simple yet tangy ingredients you need for a paloma itself: a touch of grapefruit juice, a bottle of your preferred brand of tequila, some lemon or lime, and a can of club soda. In this scenario, the Aperol - a bittersweet orange aperitif - balances the rest of the ingredients, adding a hint of Italy to the Mexican classic."

"Following the original Aperol spritz ratio, an Aperol paloma spritz can be made easily by following a 3-2-1 ratio - that is, 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of grapefruit juice, and 1 ounce of Aperol. From there, the drink gets topped with your choice of sparkling water or prosecco to taste. In the end, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice will give this cocktail even more of a Mexican splash, while a garnish of orange or grapefruit slice will take it right back to its Italian roots."

"Spice isn't necessarily prominent in Italian cuisine, aside from the chilies found in Southern Italian dishes like aglio e olio or arrabiata sauce. Mexican cuisine, on the other hand, revels in spice - think chipotle peppers, poblanos, jalapeños, serranos, and habaneros appearing in everything from iconic dishes like chile relleno to its world-famous salsas and candies. But, while the Tajín typically used to rim the glasses of traditional Mexican cocktails - including palomas, but also micheladas and mar"

An Aperol paloma spritz combines elements of the Italian Aperol spritz and the Mexican paloma. The recipe uses tequila, grapefruit juice, and Aperol in a 3-2-1 ratio: 3 ounces tequila, 2 ounces grapefruit juice, and 1 ounce Aperol. The cocktail is topped with sparkling water or prosecco to taste and finished with a squeeze of lemon or lime and an orange or grapefruit garnish. The Aperol provides a bittersweet orange balance to tangy grapefruit and tequila. Variations include adding spice and rimming glasses with Tajín to introduce Mexican heat alongside Italian flavors. The drink pairs well with guacamole or a roasted Caprese sandwich.

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