Lovingly crafted in Bergamo, Italy, Aperiniets captures the bold bitterness, vivid colour and sun-soaked ritual of Italian drinking culture.
Made with three varieties of Sicilian blood orange, Tarocco, Moro and Sanguinello, among the most flavour-intense oranges grown in Europe and balanced with gentian root, the botanical backbone of every serious aperitivo, it delivers all the complexity and elegance of a classic Italian serve.
Citrus-forward and perfect for sunshine sipping, Aperiniets is made for those seeking a more considered approach to summer drinking. Whether enjoyed in a spritz on a terrace, poured over ice as a pre-dinner aperitivo, or mixed into a sophisticated alcohol-free cocktail, it offers the full ritual of la dolce vita, with true 0.0% ABV.
With the rise of no and low drinking continuing to reshape the UK drinks scene, Aperiniets provides a grown-up alternative for long lunches, golden-hour gatherings and summer celebrations where flavour, style and occasion still matter.
Low in sugar, 100% natural and free from additives, it is a perfect choice not only for those choosing 0.0%, but also for anyone looking to drink more mindfully, moderate their alcohol intake, or alternate between alcoholic and alcohol-free serves, all while still enjoying the ceremony of aperitivo hour without compromise.
Developed after years of testing, Aperiniets is a modern creation rooted in Italian tradition. Its bold bitterness and bright intensity make it particularly suited to summer drinking alternatives, offering a sophisticated option for those choosing not to drink alcohol, or simply looking to moderate without losing the pleasure of a beautifully made serve.
Perfect Aperiniets serves include:
Aperiniets Spritz
Ingredients:
50ml Aperiniets
100ml tonic water
Ice cubes
Orange zest
Method:
Fill a wine glass with ice.
Pour in the Aperiniets.
Top up with tonic water
Stir gently
Garnish with a twist of orange zest
Aperiniets Royal Spritz
Ingredients:
50ml Aperiniets
100ml Prosecco (alcohol-free or classic)
Ice cubes
Slice of fresh orange
Method:
Fill a wine glass with ice
Pour in the Aperiniets
Top up with Prosecco
Stir gently
Garnish with a slice of fresh orange
Aperiniets Aperitivo Originale 0.0% is available now at Fortnum & Mason (£29.50) and online at uk.niets.co, priced at £20.00.
Founded in 1898 by visionary botanist George Niets and relaunched in 2018 by his great-great-grandson Alexandre Hauben, NietsCo. combines more than a century of tradition with modern innovation. Distilled rather than blended, and crafted with premium botanicals and refined techniques, the collection offers all the depth, complexity and ritual of classic spirits, without the alcohol.