Gin, fresh grapefruit, Aperol, and sparkling wine unite for this gently bitter and incredibly refreshing cocktail. Its big-batch size makes it perfect for parties and crowds.
Maggie Hoffman is a longtime food and drink expert whose recipes and cocktail-making tips can be found on her newslettersWaiting until shortly before serving to juice the citrus ensures its flavor is bright and fresh, not old and stale.
Adding pre-chilled sparkling wine just before serving ensures it doesn't go flat, and keeps the punch nice and cold.It’s easy to welcome warm weather—and warm-weather entertaining season—when you have this simple, refreshing punch in hand. While Aperol is generally considered pretty mellow as bitter ingredients go, here it gets a fresh kick from a squeeze of grapefruit juice. Shannon Tebay Sidle of New York City’s Death and Co.
Up to 2 hours before serving, squeeze lemon and grapefruit juices and stir into pitcher mix. Reseal and return to refrigerator if not serving immediately. To serve, fill pitcher with ice and stir gently until outside of pitcher is cool. Carefully add chilled sparkling wine to pitcher, along with citrus wedges, and stir gently once more. Taste for balance, adding up to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, if desired. Pour immediately into ice-filled rocks glasses and serve.To make 1:1 simple syrup, combine 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup very hot water in a resealable heatproof container, such as a mason jar, and stir to dissolve slightly.
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