Imperial Cocktail cocktail in a cocktail glass — made with Lime juice, Gin, and Aperol

Imperial Cocktail

Dificuldade Easy
Calorias ~124 kcal
ABV 9,67%

Ingredientes

Instruções

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

Strong Classic

O Imperial Cocktail é uma bebida de estilo aperitivo vibrante que combina gin, Aperol e suco de limão em um drinque equilibrado de baixo teor alcoólico. O caráter de laranja amarga e ruibarbo do Aperol joga contra os botânicos do gin e a acidez afiada do limão, criando um coquetel com um belo tom laranja. É agitado e servido gelado em uma taça de coquetel.

History & Origins

The Imperial Cocktail draws on the Italian aperitivo tradition popularized by Aperol, which was created in Padua in 1919. Its pairing with gin reflects a modern craft cocktail sensibility of combining New World spirits with Italian liqueurs. The exact origin of this specific formula is disputed, though it shares DNA with the Paper Plane family of equal-parts cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh lime zest and Aperol's bitter orange, with a herbaceous gin undercurrent. Palate: Bright and refreshing, with Aperol's characteristic bitter sweetness leading, gin's botanicals adding depth, and lime juice providing a sharp, cleansing acidity. Finish: Dry and pleasantly bitter, with a lingering citrus note.

bitter citrus herbaceous bright refreshing

Pro Tip

Shake vigorously with plenty of ice and strain into a well-chilled cocktail glass for the best integration of the bitter and sour elements.

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