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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Cocktail
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Step 1: Chill Your Glass
Place your serving glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
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Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of Aperol, and 1 oz of fresh grapefruit juice. Fill the shaker with ice.
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Step 3: Shake
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
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Step 4: Prepare the Glass
Remove the ice or water from your chilled glass. If you prefer, you can rim the glass with a bit of grapefruit juice and salt for an extra flavor kick.
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Step 5: Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass, ensuring to filter out any ice.
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Step 6: Garnish
Garnish your cocktail with a slice of grapefruit on the rim and a few fresh mint leaves for aroma.