Cranberry, Aperol, and Soda

Slightly tannic cranberry syrup pairs perfectly with the mildly bitter, fruity Aperol in this festive (and fizzy) beverage.

Special equipment: cocktail shaker

Ingredients

serves makes 1 cocktail, active time 5 minutes, total time 5 minutes

• 2 ounces Aperol
• 1 ounce homemade cranberry syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 3 ounces chilled seltzer
• Orange peel for garnish, optional

Procedures

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Aperol, cranberry syrup, and bitters. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into an ice filled highball glass and top with 3 ounces of seltzer, or more to taste. Stir gently. Garnish with orange peel if desired.