Beyond the Spritz: 5 Ways to Drink Aperol Now That Summer is Over

According to the New York Times, a viral Campari marketing campaign, and just about everyone on your Instagram feed, the Aperol Spritz was the drink of summer 2018. In case you somehow missed out on the hype, here’s a refresher: the bubbly, electric-orange potion is made with the Italian aperitif prosecco (or whatever cheap sparkling wine you can find at the liquor store) and a splash of club soda. It’s crisp and refreshing, sweet and bitter and, perhaps more importantly, its bright hue is great for ‘grammable content. Essentially, it tastes like a sunny Italian summer straight out of a scene in Call Me By Your Name.

But now that Labour Day weekend has passed and summer has unofficially come to a close, you’re left asking the question: what do you do with that half-full bottle of Aperol sitting on your mid-century liquor cart? We’ve got exactly five answers to that very important query. From a simple Georgian Bay/Aperol mixed drink to a beer-based cocktail, here are a few ways you can take your Aperol obsession into sweater season.

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Aperol Cocktails

THE APEROL SMASH - 10oz Georgian Bay Gin Smash - 2oz Aperol - Garnish: Dried Orange Slice Method: Give your Gin Smash a little twist with some Aperol! This drink is perfect for summer and so simple to make. Fill a stemless wine glass with ice. Pour Gin Smash over ice and add Aperol! Give it a quick stir and add fresh or dried citrus of your choice!