{"product_id":"anon-bittersweet-aperitif-70cl","title":"ANON Bittersweet Aperitif 70cl","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003eBittersweet Aperitif, the first in a new range of alcohol-free spirits from Anon and a take on the Italian liqueur Aperol is great for summer spritzing, mixing and negroni-making. A refreshing, aromatic blend of orange, vermouth, wormwood, gentian and quassia extracts, its palate profile is complex and developed with hints of orange, citrus and herbs.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for spritzing, mixing and negroni making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends of natural flavours and botanicals: Bitter Milano including wormwood, vermouth, orange, gentian and quassia extracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe palate profile is complex and developed with hints of orange, citrus and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest served over ice, in a large wine glass, topped with soda water, tonic or the fantastic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alcoholfreedrinks.co.uk\/products\/pierre-zero-sparkling-chardonnay-75cl?variant=55702929342838\" title=\"Pierre Zéro Sparkling Chardonnay 75cl\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePierre Zero Sparkling White Wine\u003c\/a\u003e with a slice of orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-alcoholic. Vegan. Gluten Free. Allergen Free. Once opened keep refrigerated and use within 12 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with passion in Bristol by Alfresco Drinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fruit juices, waters and natural drinks that are healthy and refreshing, containing real fruit and nothing artificial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnon Bittersweet Aperitif pairs perfectly with a light tonic or soda. Serve in a glass full of ice, garnish with a slice of orange and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA word about the founder Julian Ebbutt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulian says: \u003cstrong\u003eANON has been bought together as a collaboration between Alfresco Drinks who's founders are Julian Ebbutt and Robin Sheppard who have been developing and making soft drinks for over 20 years, and a number of their ingredients partners and distilleries. So I asked Julian a few questions about his spirits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was your inspiration for the flavours that you have launched Anon with?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"We have over 20 years of experience creating great tasting drinks, and felt that, after plenty of sampling\/testing, the initial flavours\/drinks we have chosen were the closest match to their alcohol equivalent\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are your drinks called libations?\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eNo idea - just thought it sounded better than drinks\u003cstrong\u003e\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Garden is a really unusual drink in that it is the first AF spirit inspired by the famous British drink Pimm’s, Is this a particular favourite of you and your family?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Absolutely - it really is a great British tradition and we felt that the formulation we come up with really worked well\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a very strong logo with the owl does that have any significance to you as the founder.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Not in particular - just felt the wise old owl was a nice character\"\u003c\/em\u003e Full details of the Anon range can be found here: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anondrinks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.anondrinks.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANON spirits combine natural flavourings to create delicious non-alcoholic libations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANON spirits, launched in June 2021 by South West-based Alfresco Drinks, combine natural botanicals and flavourings to create delicious non-alcoholic libations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy are drinks called libations?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English word \"libation\" derives \u003cb\u003efrom the Latin libatio, an act of pouring\u003c\/b\u003e, from the verb libare, \"to taste, sip; pour out, make a libation\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese drinks are designed to be poured and enjoyed over ice and your favourite mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alcohol Free Drinks Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54349688340819,"sku":"sku-55702912860534","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/2961\/4419\/files\/ANON_APERTIF_D.png?v=1784487178","url":"https:\/\/mehzo.com\/products\/anon-bittersweet-aperitif-70cl","provider":"MEHZO.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}