Wilfred’s Aperitif: A refreshing no-alcohol aperol alternative
If you love the bright, bitter and refreshing taste of an aperitif but want to skip the alcohol, Wilfred’s Aperitif offers a delicious alternative.
Made for those occasions when you want a sophisticated drink without alcohol, Wilfred’s brings the character of a classic aperitif to the glass while giving you a fresh way to enjoy your favourite serves.
Whether you’re enjoying a sunny afternoon, hosting friends or simply looking for something different to drink, Wilfred’s Aperitif is an easy choice for a refreshing no-alcohol serve.
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What is Wilfred’s Aperitif?
Wilfred’s is a non-alcoholic aperitif designed to deliver the complex, botanical character you would expect from a traditional aperitif. Its combination of bitter, citrusy and herbal flavours makes it particularly well suited to long drinks and spritz-style cocktails.
It’s also a great option if you’re searching for a no-alcohol Aperol alternative. While it isn’t intended to be an exact replica of Aperol, Wilfred’s offers a similar role in your drinks cabinet: something vibrant and flavourful that can be paired with a sparkling mixer to create an easy, refreshing serve.
This ‘sunshine in a glass’ blends natural botanicals with bitter orange, aromatic rosemary, clove and a hint of rhubarb.
It also contains flavours inspired by the founder’s mother’s freshly-picked rosemary and his father’s homemade marmalade (bitter orange). Just 21 calories per serving.
How to enjoy Wilfred’s Aperitif
One of the simplest ways to enjoy Wilfred’s is as a spritz. Pour it over plenty of ice, add your favourite sparkling mixer and finish with a slice of orange or another citrus garnish.
The result is a bright, refreshing drink that works beautifully as an aperitif before dinner or as a relaxed drink on a warm afternoon.
You can also experiment with different mixers and garnishes. Try sparkling water for a lighter serve, or add fresh herbs and citrus for extra aroma and flavour. If you enjoy making cocktails, Wilfred’s can also be used as a base for more creative non-alcoholic drinks.
How to serve Wilfred’s aperitif
- Pour 50ml into a glass with ice
- Top with 100ml tonic water
- Garnish with a slice of orange
Ginger London mule
This is a like a no-alcohol alternative to Pimm’s
- Pour 50ml into a glass with ice
- Top with 100ml of ginger beer
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime
- Garnish with a wedge of lime and slice of fresh ginger
Who created Wilfred’s aperitif?
Wilfred’s inventive mind goes back to childhood (he built a pick-up device from wood, to avoid having to pick up ping-pong balls himself!) After graduating in mechanical engineering, he then designed an artificial heart valve.
His travels took him from France to Argentina to Japan. And after creating drinks inspired by various places, he combined the recipes with his experience in engineering and business to launch the drink, which won a major award just three months after launch.
