The aperitivo highball is one of the most straightforward serves in a bartender's repertoire, and Asterley Original suits the format beautifully. Long, lightly bitter and effervescent, it works as well on a Tuesday evening as it does for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 50 ml Asterley Original Aperitivo
- 120 ml tonic water
- Grapefruit wedge (garnish)
- Rosemary sprig (optional garnish)
Method
Step 1: Build in the glass
Fill a highball glass with cubed ice. Pour in Asterley Original and top with chilled tonic.
Step 2: Add garnish
Give a brief stir, then garnish with a grapefruit wedge and, if you like, a sprig of rosemary.
Step 3: Serve cold
Serve immediately while icy cold and effervescent.
Tasting Notes
Lightly bitter and zesty, with the tonic's gentle quinine complementing Asterley Original's botanical bittersweet character — refreshing without being cloying.
About Asterley Original British Aperitivo
Asterley Original British Aperitivo is a British aperitivo with bright, bittersweet character, handmade in South London by Asterley Bros.