"Although, despite this era of dominance, Aperol is far from a one-trick pony. Tasting Table invites discerning imbibers to peer beyond the spritz category and take a backward glance into the realm of cocktail classics, where Aperol is working low-key magic as a mixology modernizer."
"The traditional Greyhound is essentially an elevated highball (fresh grapefruit juice, gin or vodka, and ice). The "Italian Greyhound" variation adds Campari into the mix and opts for neutral vodka, allowing the bitter amaro to shine. If you ask the team at il Bracco, however, it seems that their rebuttal might be that "more is more.""
"Rather than Campari, il Bracco chooses a brighter amaro (Aperol), whose orange-y botanicals give a cheerful facelift to mature gin. Grapefruit juice, gin, and Aperol are the sophisticated trio that belongs on your radar."
Aperol has dominated the cocktail scene primarily through the Aperol Spritz, but its versatility extends far beyond this single category. Il Bracco, an upscale Italian restaurant in Texas, demonstrates this by creating "The Bracco," a modern reimagination of the classic Greyhound cocktail. This frozen drink combines New Amsterdam Gin, Aperol, fresh-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice, and lemon juice. Unlike the traditional Greyhound or its Italian variation which uses Campari, il Bracco substitutes Aperol for its brighter, orange-forward botanicals that complement mature gin. The drink's popularity has made il Bracco the largest Aperol buyer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, demonstrating how creative mixology applications can drive significant product demand.
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