If you like Negronis, you’ll love this Italian-ish cocktail from Mike Gaines, bartender at Las Brisas in Laguna Beach, California. The sweet Italian apéritif Aperol balances the tart and sharp lemon juice and gin.
Pour 2 oz of Aperol, 2 oz of gin, and 2 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.