For the home bartender, Aperol is fairly easy to use, perfect for mixing with a splash of gin and vodka or something sparkling, just for color and tang. It is so low in alcohol (11 percent) that measuring and mulling are not really necessary. Just pour it over ice, maybe squeeze some fresh orange over it all, give the drink a stir with a takeout chopstick and stare out the window as you sip, thinking vague thoughts about whether or not you should change your air-conditioner filter.