Is it a Tequila Spritz or Aperol Margarita?

Cheers to Friday! In celebration of the long Labor Day weekend ahead of us, I wanted to share a new cocktail I have been making at home. Is it a Tequila Spritz, an Aperol Margarita, or something else entirely? Unclear but its really good.

The pandemic has taught me that I really like tequila-based cocktails and Aperol Spritzes. But, while I love a spritz, often times I don’t want to open a bottle of champagne or prosecco to make myself one cocktail in the evening. And, after a long day, sometimes even making a margarita sounds like a lot of work. As does using a cocktail shaker (or admittedly, washing it afterwards). So I started making a cocktail that combines my two favorite ingredients – tequila and Aperol – and doesn’t require a cocktail shaker. Here’s what it is:

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Tequila
• 1 oz. Aperol
• Juice from 1/2 small lemon
• Sparkling Water or Club Soda
• Ice
• Orange slice or lemon wedge for garnish

In the bottom of about a 14 oz. glass, combine the tequila, Aperol and lemon juice. Then stir. Add ice. Top with sparkling water or club soda and stir again. Garnish with an orange slice or lemon wedge. Enjoy!

Please let us know if you try a Lets Wine About It Sister Tequila Spritz or Aperol Margarita for the long Labor Day weekend. We would love to know what you think of our new cocktail recipe (as well as your opinion on what we should name it). Cheers!