Absolut 'eylx' Recipe

Chill glass

Place a rocks glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Absolut Elyx, 0.75 oz Aperol, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

Add ice and shake

Add 6 ice cubes to the shaker. Seal and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is cold to the touch and the exterior is frosty.

Prepare serving glass

Discard the chilling ice or remove the glass from the freezer. Place a large clear ice cube (or fresh ice) into the chilled rocks glass.

Strain

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube to avoid shards and deliver a silky texture and clear appearance.

Express and garnish

Take an orange twist and hold it over the drink, skin side down, then give it a firm squeeze to express the oils across the surface. Rub the twist around the rim if desired, then drop it into the glass. Optionally float a thin lemon wheel for an extra citrus note.

Serve

Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the silkiness of Absolut Elyx balanced with Aperol's bitter-sweetness and the bright citrus of lemon and bitters.