Giffard Apertif Syrup
Giffard Aperitif Syrup is a non-alcoholic (0% ABV), 1L red bitter syrup from Giffard in Angers, France — built on bitter orange and cinchona bark in the style of the classic Italian red bitter aperitifs, for the aperitif hour with none of the alcohol. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 0% (non-alcoholic)
- Size: 1L
- Origin: Angers, Loire Valley, France
- Key ingredients: Bitter orange and cinchona bark (quinquina), with gentian character; sweetened with sugar beet sugar
- Production: Flash pasteurized; gluten free; refrigerate after opening
The Aperitif Hour, Without the Alcohol
The French aperitif is a ritual — something bitter, cold and citrusy to open the appetite and the evening. Giffard's Aperitif Syrup keeps the ritual and drops the proof: the gentian-and-orange bitterness of a red bitter liqueur in a syrup that works wherever that bitterness belongs, from a soda spritz to a full no-groni. Shop the Giffard collection, more mixers, and the non-alcoholic spirits shelf.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant red in the glass. Gentian root and a light orange scent on the nose; a pleasant bitterness on the palate, carried by spices and citrus.
How to Enjoy
The importer's French Spritz: 1 oz Aperitif Syrup over ice in a wine glass with 5 oz premium club soda and an orange slice. Or build a No-Groni with alcohol-free gin and rosso alternatives — or use a half measure to lighten a classic cocktail's ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Giffard Aperitif Syrup alcoholic? No — it is a non-alcoholic syrup (0% ABV), listed by the U.S. importer as an NA product, that delivers the flavour profile of a red bitter aperitif without alcohol.
What does it substitute for? Campari-style red bitter liqueurs — in spritzes, Negroni-style drinks (as a "no-groni") and anywhere bitter orange and gentian bitterness are wanted.
How do I serve it? Lengthened with club soda over ice and an orange twist for a spritz, or measured like a liqueur in mixed drinks; refrigerate after opening.
What size is the bottle? 1L, made by Giffard in Angers, France.
Keep the aperitif ritual and skip the proof — order Giffard Aperitif Syrup online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.