Do you have non-alcoholic cocktails?
a-nal-CO-li-ci — five syllables, stress on third.
When you want to participate in the social ritual of cocktail hour without drinking alcohol.
'Cocktail analcolici' or 'mocktail' — the English term is increasingly used in Italian bars. Italian bars have become much more sophisticated about non-alcoholic options, particularly in major cities.
Un Crodino, per favore.
A Crodino, please.
Italy's most famous non-alcoholic aperitivo — amber-coloured, slightly bitter. Invented in 1964.
Un succo di melograno con prosecco analcolico.
A pomegranate juice with non-alcoholic Prosecco.
Creative alternative — non-alcoholic sparkling wines are increasingly available
Cosa avete di analcolico per l'aperitivo?
What do you have non-alcoholic for aperitif?
Open question — lets the bar describe their non-alcoholic aperitivo range
Crodino is Italy's beloved non-alcoholic aperitivo, created in 1964 by the same company that makes Campari. It is designed to look and taste like a real aperitivo — amber, slightly bitter, served with ice and an orange slice. Ordering a Crodino is the ultimate non-drinker's move in an Italian bar.