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Last time I was in Baltimore, I was thirsty. Really thirsty. As I perused the little happy hour menu card at Wet City Brewing, I waited for something extra cold and quenching to catch my eye. I got all the way to the end when I spotted it: Spaghett - $5. I ordered it based on the name alone. How could you not!?! Spaghetti without the eeee?!?
Truly, I’m thankful I did, because this cocktail has become my official drink of summer. It’s got just three ingredients—Miller High Life, Aperol, and lemon juice—and had all the characteristics I was looking for without my even knowing it: light, fruity, slightly bitter, and just tart enough to lead you back for another sip.
It’s so straight forward, I’ve brought the recipe home. I just pour an ounce of Aperol and lemon juice directly into a bottle of High Life, aaaand done. The bubbly, rose gold liquid goes down easy, especially when it’s cold as it can be without turning into a beer slushie. Which, now that I’m thinking of it, might not be that bad of an idea. Regardless, this is on deck for the rest of August and most of September for me. Long live Baltimore. Long live summer. And long live the Spaghett.