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Tequila-charged, delicately bittersweet undertones sit with rich almond syrup
Andy Luker
27th September 2022 at 19:46
Doesn't quite work if you substitute Campari for Aperol (as you might do if you open the drinks cupboard to find you've run out) To much of a bitter aftertaste.
11th September 2022 at 19:49
My god that’s good.
18th August 2022 at 16:04
I was in a hurry, there was no picture, so I proceeded making this but didn’t read the end of the recipe about serving it on crushed ice so made it as a standard cocktail. It was still very nice and will make it again but properly next time. I’ll ask my neighbour friend if she has tajine spices too.
30th September 2022 at 19:39
Hello there, so I got ourselves a bottle of Aperol, against my principles ;) and made the South Slope tonight. It was very nice indeed, plus the colour is wonderful, but I think I will make this soon again with Campari. Thanks for the tip
16th September 2022 at 02:55
Greetings Nathalie. When I first tried Aperol I thought it a bit underwhelming alongside Campari and such. After trying so many good recipies here on Difford's Guide it's now a constant on my shelf alongside Campari (or Luxardo). Just tried this with Campari/Aperol 50:50 and thought the Campari a bit much until the ice melted some. Will stick with Aperol next time but on the rocks or in a chilled coupe. Do try the cocktail South Slope but with Campari. Excellent.
18th July 2022 at 00:46
This is a great drink. I've made it several times, but now I finally have the Tajin to sprinkle on top. Such a difference to be able to get a whiff of the smoky chili before the taste. I make it with .75 Aperol. We really like it!
12th June 2022 at 01:54
Unexpected surprise. It is very much like a margarita with a hint of herbal included. Everything works perfectly together and no ingredient overpowered the other. Would certainly be great anytime.
19th February 2022 at 16:07
Tequila and Orgeat go great together!
5th March 2022 at 21:23
Agreed. I never would have guessed, but this will be in my regular rotation from now on. I'm a big fan of Aperol with tequila and was unsure of the orgeat, but my apprehension was completely unfounded.
29th January 2022 at 01:04
An instant favorite — I could drink these all day. It’s essentially a brighter margarita — with Aperol in place of triple sec, and orgeat subbing in for agave syrup. A bit sweet as written, so you may want to dial down the orgeat to taste if you prefer a punchier drink.
22nd January 2022 at 19:35
Ow woow, such a balanced drink. Without Aperol it wouldn't be the same.