The Aperol Spritz's global dominance means there's an enormous demand for a zero-proof version that preserves the ritual — the balloon glass, the orange color, the gentle bitterness, the social moment. This is that drink.

Two categories of product make it possible:

1. Crodino — an Italian non-alcoholic bitter aperitivo that has existed since 1964, originally served as a NA option in Italian bars. It's become widely available internationally and tastes genuinely like a bitter Italian aperitif.

2. Lyre's Italian Orange — a crafted NA aperitivo designed explicitly to replicate Aperol's flavor profile, down to the orange and herbal notes.

Both enable a spritz that is visually identical to Aperol Spritz and remarkably close in flavor, making it the perfect inclusive option for any gathering where some guests aren't drinking.

• Food: Bruschetta, olives, charcuterie, arancini, light crostini, caprese
• Occasion: Inclusive dinner parties, aperitivo hours, sober-curious events, office gatherings
• Music vibe: Italian café music, upbeat Mediterranean pop

NA APEROL-STYLE SPRITZ
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METHOD 1 (Crodino):
Crodino          100 ml
Soda water        60 ml
Orange juice      30 ml (optional)

METHOD 2 (Lyre's):
Lyre's Ital. Orange  60 ml
Sparkling water      90 ml
Orange juice         30 ml (optional)

→ Build over ice in balloon wine glass
→ Stir gently once
→ Garnish: orange half-wheel + rosemary
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Glass: Large balloon wine glass (identical to Aperol Spritz presentation — this is intentional) Serve: On the rocks Temperature: Cold Garnish: Orange half-wheel + optional rosemary sprig or green olive on pick