LIVING LIKE AN ITALIAN

MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo Cocktails

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.

Make your own

Dolce Verde Cocktail

Ingredients
  • 50 ml MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Floreale
  • 20 ml Apple Juice
  • 20 ml Coconut Water
  • 10 ml Cucumber Juice
  • Top up with kombucha, mint & cucumber to garnish
Method
  • Pack a wine glass with ice. Pour 50ml of MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Floreale, 20ml of apple juice, 20ml coconut water, 10ml cucumber juice.
  • Top up with kombucha.
  • 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.

MAKE YOUR OWN

MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Floreale Spritz

Ingredients
  • 75 ml MARTINI® Floreale
  • 50 ml Soda
  • 25 ml Fresh Apple Juice
  • Lemon Wheel and Mint Sprig to garnish
Method
  • Add all ingredients to a Spritz glass with ice.
  • Stir gently.
  • Garnish and enjoy.
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.

MAKE YOUR OWN

MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Vibrante Spritz

Ingredients
  • 75 ml MARTINI® Vibrante
  • 50 ml Soda
  • Pink Grapefruit slice to garnish
  • 25 ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Method
  • Add all ingredients to a Spritz glass with ice.
  • Stir gently.
  • Garnish and enjoy.

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 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.