Still a relatively new term, non-alcoholic distilled spirits follow a similar path to essential oil production. Typically produced in a pot still, not dissimilar from the kind used to make traditional spirits, the still concentrates the flavour of the plant and botanical matter placed in it, leaving producers with an aromatic water called a hydrosol. Without the presence of ethanol that you'd typically find in alcohol production, you are left with an aromatic, flavourful base well-suited for mixing.

At it's core, Novara begins with a base of non-alcoholic citrus distillates, primarily made up of sweet orange peel hydrosol. From there, we macerate an aromatic blend of 8 traditional herbs and botanicals in the mix, and finish with a lightly sweetened blend of sugar and water. With beet root powder  added for colour, the goal is a flavourful product designed to be used in place of traditional Italian aperitivi. 

Novara Bitter Aperitivo is made for mixing, and intended for those interested in reducing their traditional alcohol consumption! Whether you enjoy it in a no, or low-alcohol cocktail, it is best enjoyed paired with your favourite cocktail ingredients. 

Novara Bitter Aperitivo works best in place in classic cocktail recipes calling for Italian Red Bitter liqueurs. We particularly enjoy it in a non-alcoholic Negroni, Spritz, or Jungle Bird. For a list of recipe suggestions, click here.