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The Panenka Recipe

Time7m
Serves1

Peroni Capri, Aperol, lemon

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Chill glass

Place a highball or pilsner glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice and cold water while you prepare the other components to ensure the cocktail stays cold.

2

Build the base

In a mixing glass or shaker filled with fresh ice, combine Aperol (1 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.5 oz), and simple syrup (0.25 oz). Stir or shake briefly — about 8–10 seconds — until well chilled and slightly diluted.

3

Add beer

Discard the ice/water from the chilled serving glass if used. Fill the glass about three-quarters full with fresh ice (or use no ice if you prefer less dilution). Pour the chilled Peroni Capri (4 oz) into the mixing glass/shaker with the Aperol mixture and gently roll or stir once to integrate the beer without flattening it. Alternatively, you can first pour the Aperol mixture into the serving glass and slowly top with Peroni to preserve carbonation.

4

Assemble

If you used the mixing glass method, strain the combined cocktail into the chilled serving glass over ice. If you built directly in the serving glass, simply stir gently once to combine. Aim for a light, even orange tint from the Aperol distributed through the beer.

5

Garnish and serve

Garnish with a lemon wheel or a thin lemon twist on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer so the drinker can adjust dilution or bitterness to taste.