Tequila Aperol Shots
These tequila Aperol shots are like a margarita in mini form. Tequila, bittersweet Aperol, sweet pineapple, and tart lime come together in one bright, festive shot that doesn't taste boozy at all.
These tequila Aperol shots are basically a margarita in mini form, and they're so fun to pass around when friends come over. They're light, bright, and just a little bittersweet, the kind of shot that feels festive without being heavy or harsh. Despite the tequila and Aperol, they don't taste boozy at all, which is exactly why people keep reaching for another.
The flavor is bright and balanced. Sweet pineapple juice and tart lime do the heavy lifting, with pineapple standing in for the usual triple sec to keep things fresh and fruity. Aperol brings a gentle bitterness and that gorgeous sunset-orange color, sitting somewhere between coral and tangerine in the glass. A salted rim ties it all together, so you get sweet and tart, bright and lightly bitter, all in one quick sip. If you'd rather, you can swap the pineapple back for triple sec or a little simple syrup for a slightly different take.
The best part is how easy they are to make. A quick shake, a salted rim, and a small piece of pineapple on each glass, and you've got a tray of tequila Aperol shots ready to share.
Tequila Aperol Shots
Ingredients
- Salt for rimming glasses
- 2 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce pineapple juice see notes
- 6 tiny pineapple wedges for garnish
Method
- Rim 6 shot glasses with salt.Salt
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the tequila, Aperol, lime juice, and pineapple juice, and shake until cold.2 ounces tequila, 2 ounces Aperol, 1 ounce lime juice, 1 ounce pineapple juice
- Pour into the rimmed shot glasses and garnish with a thin slice of pineapple6 tiny pineapple wedges
Notes
