About This Drink
Ghia's Original Apéritif draws on the Italian and French aperitivo tradition: a bittersweet, low-strength drink designed to prime the palate before a meal. This is that ritual without the alcohol, in concentrate form. The profile centres on yuzu, lemon balm and elderflower, with gentian root providing a clean, herbal bitterness that stops it tipping into sweetness. Rhubarb root adds a faint earthiness, orange extract and rosemary bring a savoury edge, and white grape, lemon and plum juice concentrates keep the base rounded. Served over ice with sparkling water, it smells floral and citrus-bright. The first sip opens sweet, the gentian kicks in mid-palate, and the finish is dry and savoury. A 500ml bottle holds 17 servings at the standard 1:3 ratio. Sparkling water is the usual mixer; light kombucha or tonic works too. A rosemary sprig and a twist of yuzu or lemon peel is the garnish to go for if you have them.
Ingredients
Water, White Grape Juice from Concentrate, Lemon Balm Extract, Gentian Root Extract, Elderflower Extract, Date Concentrate, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Plum Juice Concentrate, Acacia, Fruit and Vegetable Juice for Color, Rhubarb Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Orange Extract, Ginger Extract, Yuzu Extract
