Cocktails
Crodino Non-Alcoholic Spritz
78/100 How we score
- ABV 0.0%
- Classification Alternative
- Method Formulated
- Evidence Documented
- Origin Italy
- Price Under $20
Verdict
Campari's original non-alcoholic bitter from 1965 — formulated, never dealcoholized, and the only proper Campari bitter out there without the alcohol.
At a glance
- Flavor profile
- Orange peel
- Gentian
- Structure
- Off-dry
- Modest bitterness
- Mouthfeel
- Refreshingly bitter — the botanicals carry the close, gentian and quinine holding firm where Campari proper would hand off to ethanol war…
- Perfect for
- The aperitivo hour, Italian-style; a Campari spritz without the prosecco or the proof.
Tasting notes
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Nose
Bitter-orange peel and gentian root, with a softer floral note than Campari proper.
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Palate
Bittersweet and a touch syrupy, bright orange-citrus with the gentian bitterness Campari is known for, moderated for an alcohol-free.
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Finish
Refreshingly bitter — the botanicals carry the close, gentian and quinine holding firm where Campari proper would hand off to ethanol warmth.
The drink
Crodino Non-Alcoholic Spritz is formulated as an alcohol alternative from Italy. The base is Non-alcoholic aromatic base blended with botanicals (no underlying spirit before alcohol removal). Crodino is formulated alcohol-free from the start (blends of botanical infusions and a non-alcoholic base), not made by removing alcohol from a once-alcoholic aperitivo.
On the nose, Bitter-orange peel and gentian root, with a softer floral note than Campari proper. On the palate, Bittersweet and a touch syrupy, bright orange-citrus with the gentian bitterness Campari is known for, moderated for an alcohol-free. Mouthfeel: Refreshingly bitter — the botanicals carry the close, gentian and quinine holding firm where Campari proper would hand off to ethanol war…. The finish is Refreshingly bitter — the botanicals carry the close, gentian and quinine holding firm where Campari proper would hand off to ethanol warmth.
Campari’s original non-alcoholic bitter from 1965 — formulated, never dealcoholized, and the only proper Campari bitter out there without the alcohol. Serve build over ice with an orange slice; finish with sparkling water for a true Spritz.
How to drink it
Build over ice with an orange slice; finish with sparkling water for a true Spritz.
How it was made
Classification: Alternative — Crodino is formulated alcohol-free from the start (blends of botanical infusions and a non-alcoholic base), not made by removing alcohol from a once-alcoholic aperitivo.
Evidence status: Documented
Sources
Product facts are only as strong as their sources. Editorial tasting notes are opinion.
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