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Raspberry and Aperol Floats

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Raspberry and Aperol floats in tall glasses with red and white straws.
Raspberry and Aperol FloatsMarcus Nilsson

Aperol is similar to Campari but sweeter and less boozy. This recipe works with either one.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 sprig thyme
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup (or more) Aperol
1 1/3 cups raspberries (about 6 ounces)
1 pint vanilla ice cream or gelato
2 12-ounce cans club soda

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring thyme, sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 15 minutes. Remove thyme sprig and let syrup cool. Stir in 1/4 cup Aperol.

    Step 2

    Divide syrup and raspberries among 4 tall glasses and muddle gently. Dividing evenly, add ice cream and top off each with club soda and more Aperol, if desired.

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