Abstinence Spirits Blood Orange Aperitif | Award Winning Non-Alcoholic Spirit | 750ml

It's Dry January, and as I've sampled various NA spirits, it's been a very disappointing month. Most NA products I've tried have had an unacceptable-to-awful aroma and/or taste - but not this one. Abstinence Spirits Blood Orange Aperitif emulates a good Italian amaro without falling onto the trap of trying to exactly reproduce it. It has a beautiful balance of color, citrus, spice, bitter, and a spot-on blood orange foundation. It is delightful in both mocktails and straight on the rocks (a test that many NA products fail miserably). My only quibble is that - for my taste - it could have more of a bitter bite, but I've accommodated that by mixing it with tonic and bitters. I'll be reordering very soon.

What I enjoy most about alcohol is the strong and complex flavors. I’ve tried several alcohol substitutes and they typically taste weak and watery. This drink however has beautiful, complex, rich flavors and aromatics. It completely substitutes for alcohol and is very satisfying.

If you treat this like a soft drink, you won’t notice that it’s a mocktail. It’s perfectly fine mixed with carbonated water. It has a nice sweet citrus taste that I like very much. I can see why it has won so many awards.

I drink this with Fever Tree tonic water and it is a very nice alternative to an alcoholic drink. I look forward to having this and the taste is absolutely the right level of sweet vs bitter. Just bought a second bottle.

Too sweet, no bitters and no returns

I don't know if they have a mixing, QC issue... Some people said it wasn't very bitter... I made the mistake of pouring about 2 oz to try straight... Woah, super bitter. I watered it down with 10 oz of sprite and it was still hardly drinkable. I'll try starting with soda and add a splash of this stuff and more if needed. Not a fan so far.

I've tried this before supper. It's a nice non-alcoholic option, over ice, maybe a splash of seltzer.This is a good drink for nighttime conversation, television watching, or reading before bed as well!I'll give the lemon a try next.

I am happy with this purchase. It doesn't necessarily taste like an alcoholic beverage, but it has a slow-sipping type bitterness that can be enjoyed in a cocktail glass, while relaxing in the evening. I may mix it w club soda when the weather warms up and I spend more time on the porch, but for now it's good straight while staying inside by the fire.