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Another use for aperol (i.imgur.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/cocktails

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I can’t get crème de violet or yellow chartreuse so I guess it’s time to move on to fall cocktails. This is 1/2 oz Aperol, 1/2oz coffee liquor, and 2oz dry gin. It’s a really satisfying drink that toes the line between refreshing and something heavier like a Manhattan or Martinez. For the coffee liquor I’m giving a shout out to elevation 5003 in Fort Collins. Honestly, their crème de violet, coffee liquor, and felernum are better than anything I’ve tried. I’ve moved 2 states away and still call in orders to be shipped (their cbd bitters aren’t bad either).

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[–] Thwompthwomp 2 points 1 year ago

I’ve been enjoying a bit of aperol in my iced coffee this summer. I think the orange flavor really shines through with coffee. (An iced coffee negroni/americano is not bad either). I can see how this drink would be good!

[–] Dinodicchellathicc 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think it's "tows the line" not "toes".

Anyway, does your local liquor place take orders? I know you can put in a special order for just about anything at Bevmo.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I went back and forth on that one in my head but was too lazy to look it up.

My local store takes orders and generally has both on the shelf. There is a shortage right now in my area. Even the local pub which has a cocktail on their menu using yellow chartreuse can’t get it right now.

[–] Dinodicchellathicc 1 points 1 year ago

Oh that's wild. Actually now that you mention it i haven't seen a bottle around in ages...