A friend who dislikes Campari recently told me that he finally found the Negroni of his dreams by using Aperol in place of Campari. I happen to love Campari, but decided to try the Aperol anyway with this recipe on Serious Eats. It’s refreshing, potent, and the color couldn’t be prettier — it’s a perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail. You can use gin or vodka in place of the tequila, and if you have Campari, you can use it in place of the Aperol, too. No reviews

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