Apparent Sour

Apparent Sour

About the Apparent Sour cocktail

The Apparent Sour is a bright, low-ABV cocktail made with Aperol, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Instead of relying on a traditional base spirit, it uses Aperol as the foundation, bringing orange bitterness, gentle sweetness, and a vivid aperitif character.

Elderflower liqueur adds soft floral sweetness while lime juice keeps the drink crisp, tart, and refreshing. Finished with a rosemary sprig, the Apparent Sour is fresh, citrusy, lightly bitter, and surprisingly balanced, making it a great option when you want a lighter cocktail that still feels complex.

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase OtherMethod Shaken
  1. Chill an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Strain over fresh ice into the chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
  • Rosemary sprig
BitterFruitySourCitrusFloralHerbalAdventurousRefreshing