An Aperitivo is usually a light, carbonated low-alcoholic beverage. This Italian custom of a drink with your meal stimulates the appetite and palate. If you’re lowering your alcohol intake or don’t drink at all, we’ve put together our favourite non-alcoholic Aperitivo cocktails for you to enjoy at home.
DOLCE VERDE COCKTAIL
Created by La Maison Wellness, the Dolce Verde is as refreshing as it is delicious. Made with our Non-Alcoholic Floreale, it’s the perfect drink to get your taste buds ready for the meal ahead. Perfectly paired with taralli, olives or bruschetta to complement the herbal and citrus notes.
Ingredients
– 50ml MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Floreale
– 20ml Apple juice
– 20ml Coconut water
– 10ml Cucumber juice
– Top up with kombucha
– Mint & cucumber to garnish
Method
Step 1
Pack a wine glass with ice.
Step 2
Pour 50ml of MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Floreale, 20ml of apple juice, 20ml coconut water, 10ml cucumber juice.
Step 3
Top up with kombucha.
Step 4
Stir gently to mix ingredients and garnish with mint & cucumber.
MARTINI NON‑ALCOHOLIC FLOREALE SPRITZ
This floral cocktail boasts botanical flavours alongside apple juice to create the ultimate non-alcoholic Aperitivo. Easy to make (and even easier to drink), you can sip on your non-alcoholic Spritz as you wait for dinner to be served.
Ingredients
– 75ml MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Floreale
– 25ml Apple juice
– Soda Top
– Ice
– Lemon wheel to garnish
Method
Step 1
Pack a high glass with ice.
Step 2
Pour the MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Floreale and Apple juice into the glass. Add soda to top.
Step 3
Stir gently for a few moments.
Step 4
Garnish with the lemon wheel.
MARTINI NON‑ALCOHOLIC VIBRANTE SPRITZ
Using MARTINI Vibrante this citrus Spritz is the perfect pre-meal accompaniment. Simply add grapefruit juice and soda to create this fruity alcohol-free Aperitivo. You can choose to pair this tart mocktail with charcuterie, pizzette and simple crisps to complement the flavour profiles and create a beautiful balance.
Ingredients
– 75ml MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Vibrante
– 25ml Grapefruit juice
– Soda top
– Ice
– Grapefruit wheel to garnish
Method
Step 1
Pack a high glass with ice.
Step 2
Pour the MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Vibrante and Grapefruit juice into the glass. Add soda to top
Step 3
Stir gently for a few moments.
Step 4
Garnish with the grapefruit wheel.
ENJOYING APERITIVO
Aperitivo is an Italian tradition that anyone can enjoy, either with or without alcohol. Our alcohol-free aperitifs will ensure you can relax and socialise with a delicious drink before your meal.
Can an aperitif be non-alcoholic?
Yes, although typically consisting of a low-alcoholic drink you can enjoy an alcohol-free aperitif. The custom is to socialise before dinner and open up your taste palate, which can be achieved just as easily with a non-alcoholic aperitif cocktail.
What makes a cocktail an aperitif?
Typically an aperitif cocktail is low in alcohol (or none at all), this is to stimulate your appetite without dulling the palate with overwhelming flavours or high alcohol content.
