EVOO Botivo

Intensely refreshing, with a bittersweet, citrus zing. This no-lo tipple is none of the alcohol, but all of the flavour.

This season, we're celebrating aperitivo with Botivo, a big-sipping botanical aperitivo hand-blended in small batches in Hertfordshire. Naturally alcohol free, but full of the signature palate opening bitterness, this drink will ease you into your evening without a hangover in sight.

Here's the method:

Makes 1

Pour the Botivo over ice.
Top up with Mediterranean tonic water, stir.
Finish with a sprig of fragrant thyme and a few drops of EVOO (perfect with our limited-edition Sicilian).

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