It is used to make Sixteen Rum, a cocktail of Piedmont, consisting of rum, vermouth (Martini rosso or other), Crodino, and lemon juice or a lemon slice. This may affect nutrition and allergen information therefore you should always check product labels and not rely solely on the information presented here. The vermouth takes the sweet edge of the Crodino, but does not cover up its other flavours and complements the mixer’s taste with some more bitter herbal notes. What got me through was an accidental find in a Carluccio’s restaurant during one of our Club Soda lunch meetups for members. The name apparently comes from a Count in Piedmont who served this drink to attract young and fashionable guests to his home.

It’s a sparkling Aperitivo that is golden yellow and blond in colour with a flavour profile that is citrusy, herbaceous and bitter in all of the right places. I’m not sold on how much I like it as a soft drink (it just seems to sweet), although, with a bit of lemon juice and ice, it become quite palatable (and remains non-alcoholic). In the end, it’s a great excuse to see your friends or meet new people, to have a laugh or just to listen to some music and relax. That’s the great thing about Crodino: it’s a non-alcoholic, so you can enjoy those moments whenever you want.

Its unique bitter taste comes from an extract still produced according to a secret recipe, with a traditional infusion of carefully selected herbs, spices, woods and roots that are ripened for six months, giving it a distinctive and refreshing aroma. Crodino’s intense flavour profile lends itself to drinking on the rocks, long with soda, as a spritz with alcohol-free fizz, or as a base for an alcohol-free or low strength cocktail. They say it's tasty on its own or with ginger beer, a delicious non-alcoholic alternative to other aperitifs, and it has a slight sour orange taste. The name Crodino derives from a commune in the province of Verbano Cusio Ossola, Crodo, Italy - where this drink was first made. In this feature, we are going to take you through everything you need to know about this fantastic drink, including our perfect serve recommendation, how it’s made, when to drink it and what it tastes like.

They mention it's a great non-alcoholic option, the best selling non-alcohol aperitivo in Italy, and the best replacement for alcohol they have found. A simple drink, which was refreshing with a slice of orange or lemon and created a very enjoyable and refreshing aperitif. This mocktail is a refreshing summer mocktail made with non-alcoholic bitters and served with fresh orange and mint leaves.Crodino takes its name from Crodo, a small town located in the North West of Italy, where It has been produced and bottled since 1964, the year of birth of the “Blond” Aperitif. If you don’t have Crodino on hand, you can substitute it with another non-alcoholic herbal aperitif such as Seedlip, Ritual Zero Proof, or Three Spirit or a non-alcoholic bitter soda. As a dedicated foodie, I was always disappointed by the sickly sweet offer of cola or lemonade to go with my meal. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional.

The secret of its success is the unique and appetizing taste, obtained from an extract still produced according to the traditional recipe.

It is a bit sweet but I put a squeeze of fresh orange juice and a big slice of orange (as crodino is normally served with orange) and it is definitely very drinkable. To get the best from a classic Crodino aperitivo, enjoy chilled Crodino over ice in a long-stemmed wine glass. This alcohol-free mocktail is a perfect summer drink made with a non-alcoholic Crodino bitter and served with mint and a slice of orange. Overall, Crodino is a delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic drink that is perfect for any occasion. Cardamom: with its intensely aromatic spice notes, cardamom has beautiful eucalyptus and camphor undertones that make so Crodino so utterly delicious.