Tanqueray Aperitivo
Not gin, but a gin-based bitter aperitif, with Tanqueray's four botanicals and vibrant pink grapefruit. At 14.7%, it's made for one thing: a fresh spritz in equal parts, 1:1:1.
A bitter aperitif, not gin
Tanqueray Aperitivo is a premium gin-based bitter aperitif inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle. It's made with vibrant pink grapefruit and Tanqueray's four iconic botanicals: juniper, coriander, angelica and licorice. It's pink in color, with a fresh, balanced taste.
At 14.7% alcohol, it falls into the Aperol and Campari category, not the gin category. So you don't drink it as a gin and tonic, but as a spritz. The brand keeps it deliberately simple: equal parts Aperitivo, prosecco and sparkling water, the 1:1:1 serve.
At a glance
Pink grapefruit with a bitter edge
Pink grapefruit
A fresh, lively aroma of pink grapefruit, with a hint of juniper and coriander underneath.
Fresh and crisp
Fruity and balanced, with the gentle bitterness of grapefruit peel. Light and crisp, not syrupy.
Slightly bitter
A short, dry finish with a bitter grapefruit note that invites the next sip.
Flavor profile of Tanqueray Aperitivo neat. In a 1:1:1 spritz, it becomes lighter, drier and fizzier.
The 1:1:1 spritz and two other serves
Tanqueray Aperitivo is made for long, light drinks. Plenty of ice matters more than precision.
1:1:1 spritz
Fill a large wine glass with ice and pour in 50 ml Tanqueray Aperitivo, 50 ml prosecco and 50 ml sparkling water. Garnish with a slice of pink grapefruit. This is the brand's serve.
Spritz glasses →Aperitivo & tonic
50 ml Tanqueray Aperitivo with 150 ml tonic in a long drink glass filled with ice. Drier and more bitter than a spritz, and just as light.
Long drink glasses →Over ice
5 cl over a large ice cube in a tumbler, with a strip of grapefruit peel. A simple pre-dinner aperitif.
Tumblers →Aperitif cocktails to experiment with
In recipes that call for Aperol or Campari, you can use Tanqueray Aperitivo instead. The result is lighter and fresher, with grapefruit instead of orange.
Aperol Spritz
The familiar recipe with bubbles and soda. Use Aperitivo instead of Aperol for a 1:1:1 spritz.
Americano
Bitter, red vermouth and sparkling water over ice. A lighter version with grapefruit.
Negroni Sbagliato
Bitter, red vermouth and prosecco. Softer and fruitier with Aperitivo.
Aperitif cocktails
All the light, bitter pre-dinner drinks in one place.The right glass for Tanqueray Aperitivo
A large wine glass for the spritz, a long drink glass for the tonic and a tumbler for serving over ice.
More Tanqueray flavors
Tanqueray
Where it began. Visit the brand page to learn all about Tanqueray: its origins, varieties and classic cocktails.
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Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla
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Tanqueray Rangpur
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Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale
French blackcurrant with vanilla and a floral touch. Juicy and gently sweet, for a purple gin and tonic or a Bramble.
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Tanqueray 0.0%
Juniper and citrus, without alcohol or sugar. With tonic and plenty of ice, it makes a T&T for the designated driver.
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Questions about Tanqueray Aperitivo
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