Non-Alcoholic Garibaldi Recipe

Q: What is "fluffy" orange juice?

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Q: Do I need a juicer, or can I use store-bought orange juice?

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Q: Is the Garibaldi alcohol-free?

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Makes: 1 cocktail
Method: Built
Prep: 2 min
Total: 2 min

The namesake for this simple combination of freshly squeezed orange juice and bitter aperitivo, Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general from the 1800s, and is remembered a key figure in the unification of Italy. This elegantly simple cocktail was all but forgotten until recently when New York City's Dante not only revived the recipe, but perfected it, in a refreshed version now seen in bars around the world today.

Key to Dante's revival was what they refer to as 'fluffy' orange juice — quite simply, freshly-squeezed OJ passed through a high speed Breville juicer directly before service. In a pinch, a high-speed blender works as well, and the quick aeration of the fresh juice has the effect of softening the bitter edge of the aperitivo at the drink's core.

Ingredients

45 mLNovara Aperitivo
120 mLFreshly-Squeezed Orange Juice
1 tspSimple Syrup

Preparation

Add Novara Aperitivo and simple syrup to a glass and fill halfway with ice.
Blend orange juice on high speed for 30 seconds without ice, in a high-powered blender.
Add 1/2 of juice to glass and stir to mix ingredients thoroughly.
Fill glass completely with ice and top with remaining orange juice.
Garnish with an orange wedge, resting on rim and glass.

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Novara Aperitivo

Award-winning non-alcoholic aperitivo crafted with real herbs, botanicals, and citrus. Bold, bitter-sweet flavor—perfect for Negronis, Spritzes & more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is "fluffy" orange juice?

It's freshly squeezed orange juice aerated until light and frothy. New York's Dante made the technique famous, running the juice through a high-speed juicer right before serving, though a 30-second blitz in a blender does the same job at home. The aeration softens Novara's bitter edge and gives the Garibaldi its signature creamy texture.

Do I need a juicer, or can I use store-bought orange juice?

No special juicer required. Fresh-squeezed is worth it here, since the juice is most of the drink, and a high-speed blender aerates it just as well. Blend for about 30 seconds and you're set. Store-bought juice works if it's what you have on hand. Give it the same 30-second blend to build back some of that frothy texture.

Is the Garibaldi alcohol-free?

Ours is, and it's 0% ABV. The traditional Garibaldi is built on Campari, which is alcoholic, so we swap in Novara Aperitivo to keep the bittersweet character without the alcohol. Our version is Novara, fresh orange juice, and a touch of simple syrup, with nothing artificial.