Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Tonic
A bitter aperitif alternative with tonic water.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 45 ml Non-alcoholic bitter aperitif
- 120 ml Tonic water
- Grapefruit slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml non-alcoholic bitter aperitif into the glass
- Pour 120 ml tonic water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Plenty of ice.
About the Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Tonic
The alcohol-free classic family. This is an alcohol-free take on a classic. Non-alcoholic spirits arrived in the mid-2010s (Seedlip, launched in 2015, is often called the first distilled one), and they let bartenders keep the shape and balance of the original. Keep the method the same as the classic and the result tastes surprisingly close.
Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Tonic FAQ
What's in an Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Tonic?
45 ml non-alcoholic bitter aperitif, 120 ml tonic water, garnished with grapefruit slice.
Does an Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Tonic contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir an Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Tonic?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve an Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Tonic in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
