Vermouth Alternative, Non Alcoholic Aperitif Rosso for Zero Proof Negroni, Manhattan and Cocktails, Award Winning Non Alcoholic Sweet Vermouth (23.7 Fl Oz)

This is by far the best sweet vermouth alternative I’ve found. Sadly Lyre’s products are only intermittently available, I’m guessing because they’re made in Australia.

I thought is was buying non-alcoholic vermouth. The product description is misleading. Be careful when buying it. There isn’t anything wrong with the product, I just didn't get what I thought I was getting. They should advertise what it is, not that it is a vermouth alternative, its something completely different.

TL;DR: Good start, but needs more depth and last to key flavors; sugar dominates. Will be pleasant and drinkable for some, if chilled. If it seems pricey, save your money for something else. My girlfriend has gotten headaches from alcohol for awhile now, so I decided to try this as an alternative which would allow us to have cocktails together. I was also hoping that it might be a nice replacement for nights where I have to work into the evening, and having an alcoholic drink might make me more tired. I also like Vermouth like Carpano Antica, liqueurs like Aperol and Campari (moreso Aperol than Campari), and drinks with a mix of sweet and bitter, like Moxie Cola (everyone should try it at least once). So I went with the Apertivo Rosso as my first foray into alcohol-free spirits, mindful of critiques for other brands that drinks can be watery on their own or provide flavors that have to be mixed into something complementary, but can't stand on their own. I was worried about all of these things--particularly because the cost was on par with the alcoholic drinks I like--when I took the bottle out of the fridge. First impressions were of the package: well done, got here quick from Lyre's, love the branding, it just oozes the current coolness. It makes you want to try it. The cap is a little less upscale--something a little more hefty would add to its luxury feel. Okay, taste: the taste is very pleasant, like a very mild version of a nice vermouth. It lacks the bite and deep flavor that you have with a rich vermouth like Carpano Antica, which makes it taste a little more juice-like than alcohol or mixer. That said, the flavors are there, even if they are placed a touch too subtly behind the sweetness. I can see this being particularly refreshing in the summer, but would recommend it be served chilled and neat as extra water would dilute it too much. If it were up to me, I would dial up the rich flavors even more--the bitterness, the vanillas, the earthiness--and dial down the fruit, which has echoes of cranberry cocktail, and the sweetness. As it is now, everything just feels too subtle, even if its not watery. The finish goes too quickly, so it's a bit unfulfilling. Amazon asked for a "thickness" rating, and I would say this lacks thickness--its very light in the mouth and on the palate. So, if you have the cash and want to try it, it might be worth it. I think there's room to improve (or to have a series of more "serious flavors" that are more biting). But if you are hoping this will replace a good vermouth or apertif, you might be disappointed. I know that some people say that these types of drinks should be added to, mixed with others (like the non-alcoholic bourbon), or otherwise not had straight. But that's not necessarily true of the type of liqueurs this seeks to emulate. That said, I will probably try other versions, from Lyre's and from others, and for those days where I want something but don't want alcohol, I can see this being a decent replacement, particularly with a dash of bitters, some citrus or even as half of a mix with something a little stronger. For anyone wondering, my girlfriend was not a huge fan, calling the drink "like sweet fruit juice, almost saccharine, with a metallic aftertaste (like I licked a bunch of nickels)" and me "somewhat pedantic."

I like Negroni cocktails. This helps reduce my alcohol consumption and makes my wife happy. I use it to promote marital harmony in the evenings.

Sadly I am not comfortable tasting the product since it arrived with a broken seal. We ordered two different flavors and the other was fine.

I was really hoping this would be a great vermouth replacement but sadly it doesn't have a good flavor. And for the price, I would rather just stick to my normal alcoholic version. I can buy a 750ml bottle for $11 where this cost $30 so given the flavor isn't great, why would I spend 3x's the amount for this? Non-alcoholic beers are getting really good, why can't these?

This tastes great. One of my favorite non-alcoholic spirits!

Used it in a spiritless Manhattan. Great alternative.

I tried this with ice and tonic and was impressed with it. It’s nice to have a distraction from alcohol and i will be trying their other non alcoholic tipples in future. It will surely be a mainstay in my cupboard especially in the summer.

Très bon apéritif

Leider war 3 Tage nach dm Öffnen eine riesige Schimmelkultur zu sehen. Die Reklamation wurde dankbar entgegengenommen und prompt eine Rückerstattung durchgeführt. Sogesehen gehe ich davon aus, dass es sich dabei um eine Ausnahme handelt, da ich anscheinend die erste Kundin war, die diese Reklamation weitergeleitet hat. Das Produkt wird zur Analyse eingeschickt. Es wäre gut, wenn sich Kuden die Mühe machen würden, eine ev. Reklamation an die Firma zu melden. Nur so kann die Lieferfirma auch handeln und eine mögliche Fehlproduktion aus dem Verkehr zu ziehen. Ich habe sehr kooperative Mitarbeiter erlebt, die über diese Information bzw. Reklamation sehr dankbar warem.

Me gusta mucho el vermut y aunque no soy una especialista sé distinguir un vermut normal. Si lo que quieres es beber algo parecido al vermut pero sin alcohol no te gustará, sabe a gominola.

Like brown sour milk. Won’t be buying this again which is a pity as I quite liked it with tonic water.