Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while preparing the cocktail.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 3/4 oz of gin, 3/4 oz of Aperol, 3/4 oz of sweet vermouth, and 3/4 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and dilute the mixture.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with an orange twist by expressing the oils over the drink and placing it on the rim.