Parisian Aperol
By Chef Geoffrey Zakarian
Just for insiders, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian shares his recipe for a Parisian Aperol, an elegant French take on the hugely popular Italian aperitif. This is a very light and refreshing cocktail perfect for afternoons or early evenings when you want something fun and fruity, but with a little less alcohol.
Ingredients
2 oz Aperol
2 oz champagne or prosecco
2 splashes of bitters
Orange slices
Large ice cubes
Directions
Place one orange slice in the bottom of a large wine glass and fill 2/3 full of ice.
Combine Aperol and bitters in the glass.
Finish with champagne and garnish with another halved orange slice.
