What can I use instead of Aperol in a cocktail?

What can I use instead of Aperol?

Aperol appears in 4 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Campari, a bitter Italian aperitif.

The options compared

Substitute	What it is	ABV	Used in
Campari	A bitter Italian aperitif.	24%	11 recipes

Going the other way: Aperol is itself a listed substitute for Campari, Cappelletti Aperitivo Americano, Contratto Aperitif, Pampelle L'Apero, Red Bitter Liqueur and Rondo Aperitivo Bio.

Which substitute do you already own?

This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.

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Affected recipes

4 cocktails that use Aperol

Aperol Spritz

A refreshing, bitter cocktail made with Aperol, prosecco, and soda water.

Kombucha Sangria

A modern twist on sangria with red wine, Aperol, and kombucha.

Naked and Famous

A smoky and herbal mezcal cocktail with a balance of bitterness and citrus.

Paper Plane

A modern classic with balanced bitterness and citrusy tartness.