1 1/2 oz vodka

1/2 oz simple syrup

1/2 oz aperol

several mint leaves

soda water

crush mint leaves in a tall glass.  cover with ice

add vodka, simple, and soda.  stir to mix.

drizzle aperol over top.

garnish with lime wedge.

made (and named) for my friend a-m, who plays on my soccer team and just became a mom for the first time a little while ago.