Strawberry Letter Aperol Cocktail

Servings: 1 | Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Aperol is an Italian aperitif that brings a bright and flavorful zing to this cocktail.

Directions

In ice-filled cocktail shaker combine shrub, Aperol, and rosé. Cover; shake well until very cold. Strain into ice-filled goblet. Top with seltzer. Place strawberry on glass rim.

*Strawberry Shrub:

In medium non-reactive saucepan combine mashed strawberries, sugar and red wine vinegar. Bring to boiling over medium high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 hour. Strain; discard fruit. Cover; store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Cocktail

Ice cubes

1 1/2 fluid ounces Strawberry Shrub (see recipe below)

1 fluid ounce Aperol

3 fluid ounces Rose La Vielle Ferme Rosé

1 fluid ounce seltzer

1 Fresh strawberry, for garnish

Strawberry Shrub

3 cups strawberries, lightly smashed

1 1/2 cups sugar

3/4 cup red wine vinegar