This mango flavor infused aperitif cocktail recipe was inspired by the Amperitif Podcast’s musical guest(s) Boogie & the Yo-Yoz‘ Paige and Kevin Baker. Boogie and the Yo-Yoz is one of the most popular headlining bands in the Midwest, and was co-founded in 1995 by the Amperitif Podcast’s host, Mike Lauer. Still very active and playing today, the band has played shows in front of as many as 20,000 people and opened for acts such as ZZ Top, REO Speed Wagon, Survivor, Fog Hat, Starship, and Blues Traveler. 

Here is a message from our mixologist, Lulu, on the inspiration behind the drink.

“I created a martini-style cocktail that is refreshing, strong, and fun – all things that Paige (Boogie & the Yo-Yoz’ vocalist) seems to be. The mango infused vermouth adds a pleasant fruity note while the Aperol brings a bittersweet note and red colour!

According to which dry vermouth you’ll manage to get, you might want to add a tiny touch (2.5/5ml) of sugar syrup to get the perfect balance. My favorite brand is Cocchi Americano.”