Whilst there are some slightly bitter lemonades and orange fizzy drinks that you can find, Crodino goes one step further and is more bitter and less sweet. A grown-up drink that is sippable. It is a bright shade of rust-orange and the first thing Club Soda members said in Scotland was that it looked like Irn-Bru! But that is where the similarity ends. It has a bitter-sweet character to it, with hints of vanilla and a touch of orange. After this comes the herbal bitter notes which are a good way to round off any drink in my view! Intense flavour profile If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can replace the tonic with sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, or a citrus-flavored soda. Grab the biggest wine glass in the restaurant and fill it with ice and a slice of orange and pour your Crodino over. Crodino takes its name from Crodo, a small town located in the North West of Italy, where it has been produced and bottled since 1964, the year of birth of the “Blond” Aperitif. Its unique bitter taste comes from an extract still produced according to a secret recipe, with a traditional infusion of carefully selected herbs, spices, woods and roots that are ripened for six months, giving it a distinctive and refreshing aroma.

Or explore our mixers to dilute a stronger alcohol to taste. From tonics to tomato juice, we have products to help you mix up your drinks. And if you want to gift some drinks to your friends and family, then take a look at our miniatures and gifting selection. And if you want to join them drinking your gift, then who can blame you? Remember to always drink alcohol in moderation, though. If you want to drink a beer, wine, or gin, but don’t want the alcohol, discover our no alcohol range. Many of your favourite brands and tastes are here, simply with zero-percent alcohol. So, whether your having a social drink or a beverage with dinner, you only have to miss out on the alcohol, not on the moment! Say ‘Ciao’ to Crodino;the Sophisticated, Sparkling and Surprisingly Non-Alcoholic, Italian Aperitivo Cardamom, the final main ingredient, and well-known for its extremely preciousessential oil, gives its intensely aromatic and spicy, woody fragrance that is hot andpeppery with eucalyptus and camphor undertones.For an extra herbal twist, you can muddle a few basil leaves or thyme sprigs with the other ingredients. Crodino is created by a blend of 15 high-quality spices, herbs, roots and woods sourced fromaround the world. At the heart of Crodino’s aroma and flavour profile are renownedingredients: This is why Crodino makes for such a magnificent alcohol-free Aperitivo moment. What alcohol goes with Crodino? The exact recipe of Crodino is a bit of a secret. However, the known ingredients include water, sugar, herbal extracts, aromatic spices, colorings, and natural flavors. More alcohol-free drinks: If you want your drink ice-cold without diluting it, I highly recommend these marble ice cubes. Keep them in the freezer and use them as ice cubes.

Fill a glass with ice, add your Crodino and finish with a splash of soda water. Garnish with an orange twist. To further elevate the Italian Aperitivo moment, Crodino can be perfectly paired with a varietyof deliciously simple, light bites. A tasty selection of aperitivo dishes and little plates ofsavoury specialities are recommended to match the lively tasting notes of Crodino and enrichthe overall Aperitivo experience. Crodino and Aperol are similar in flavour but not in looks (Aperol is a deep orange). Aperol is also an alcoholic drink whereas Crodino is not.The signature taste of Crodino has remained unchanged for fifty years; the drink todaycontinues to respect the original recipe kept secret by Crodino’s Herbalist & Master Blender;Bruno Malavasi. Launching this May, Crodino serves up a taste of Summer with its deliciously bittersweet flavour, inviting you to start your evening with friends throughthe art of the Italian Aperitivo Sir James Bitter Aperitif is a pre-mixed alcohol-free Aperol Spritz. Although it already has a more complex flavor profile, it works great in this recipe. With this surprisingly complex botanical profile, and a deep Italian heritage stretching overfifty years since its creation in 1965, Crodino embodies the art of the Italian Aperitivo; a dailyfeature of the Italian lifestyle and a ‘Rituale Italiano’ that brings quality taste and qualitycompany together to whet the appetite ahead of your meal. This moment symbolises the endof the working day, celebrating the beginning of the evening ahead and the possibilities itmay bring. To embrace the art of the Italian Aperitivo with Crodino, simply serve chilled Experiment with different citrus fruits like grapefruit or lime, using their juice or zest for a unique flavor variation.

Commenting on his ownership of the Crodino legacy, Bruno commented; “As the guardian ofthe original recipe, I place an enormous amount of care into my work to continue deliveringthe exact same sensorial drinking experience as that very first sip over 50 years ago. It isthrilling to see the secret combination of fifteen botanicals come together in perfect balancewith the assistance of time. In fact, time is one of the most fundamental ingredients in creatingCrodino, allowing the blend to mature and develop its multi-layered flavour. Crodino, like allgreat things, takes time, precision, care and knowledge of the highest level.” Crodino is a popular Italian brand that specializes in making non-alcoholic aperitifs. It has gained popularity for its unique and flavorful offerings. Crodino’s rich aromatic profile and bittersweet taste is complex and rewarding, paired withsparkling bubbles making it refreshing on the palate. Opening with distinctive orange notesleading to a bittersweet flavour, its aftertaste is long-lasting with a zesty, spicy, herbal and

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Instead of tonic water, you can use non-alcoholic sparkling wine, ginger ale, or more sparkling water. If you don’t have Crodino on hand, you can substitute it with another non-alcoholic herbal aperitif such as Seedlip, Ritual Zero Proof, or Three Spirit or a non-alcoholic bitter soda.

Add tonic water to the glass, followed by freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon juice. If the juice contains a lot of pulp, you can use a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp. Fill a serving glass with ice cubes. Pour one small bottle of Crodino (red or yellow) into the glass. On the nose, you can find mouthwatering orange and herbal fragrances, which take on those iconic bittersweet tones on the palate. The finish is long, with a herbaceous flourish that is completely moreish. Yum! Is Crodino like Aperol?In January, Club Soda members across the country, in Manchester, London and Glasgow, tried Crodino at our lunches and voted for their best ways to drink it. (although we did ignore the Italian bartender in Carluccio’s in Glasgow who suggested that we drink it in the true Italian way with the bottle tipped up and left in the glass.) 3 ways to drink Crodino Ingredients: water, sugar, flavours, carbon dioxide, acidifier: citric acid, sodium chloride, colorants: E150b, E110. E110 may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. We are big lovers of the Noughty alcohol-free sparkling wine. Top up your glass of Crodino with this, and you have created a delicious and decadent drink that will be a perfect treat this summer. Where to buy Crodino Non-alcoholic sparkling wine to replace the Prosecco. You can substitute it with soda water or tonic water. Both are designed for the Italian Aperitivo moment, which is all about stimulating your appetite (the word “Aperitivo” comes from the Latin verb “aperire”, which mean “to open”), therefore there are many similarities in their flavour profiles - both are citrusy and herbaceous and delightfully bittersweet.