Botivo Non-Alcoholic Aperitif Gift Set, Bottle & Illustrated Gift Tube, Bittersweet & Citrus Flavours, British Handcrafted Liquid & Apple Cider Vinegar Base, 500ml, 20 Servings, Perfect with Soda

I've tried numerous non-alcoholic products, and Botivo genuinely stands out. The flavor profile is beautifully balanced - bittersweet with herbal depth that unfolds as you sip. You get gentian bitterness upfront, followed by citrus brightness and subtle honey sweetness. Yes, there's apple cider vinegar in the base, but it adds a pleasant tang rather than dominating the flavor. It gives the drink that sophisticated, grown-up quality that so many non-alc options lack. With ice and soda or tonic, it's incredibly refreshing and perfect for early evening. The 25ml serving feels just right - concentrated enough to seem special without being overwhelming and sometimes I increase it to 35ml. It works brilliantly in spritz-style drinks, and I've also used it in place of Campari in non-alcoholic Negronis where it brings genuine complexity rather than just sweetness. The bottle design is beautiful with its distinctive yellow cap and elegant illustrations. This is a genuine alternative to alcoholic aperitifs, not just a soft drink pretending to be something more. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates quality ingredients and complex flavors.

We tried this once and we were hooked instantly, from the branding to the taste this is entirely appealing and makes a great evening drink either on its own or with food. It has incredible depth and citrus notes and goes well with a variety of mixers. As someone who enjoys alcohol and wanted to venture into trying non-alcoholic drinks this is definitely my favourite out of all I have tried. You won't be disappointed.

Firstly, I ADORE a drink. Beer, gin, negronis...love them all. However, neither my body nor my mind react well to alcohol anymore. There are some fantastic A/F beers now, but a replacement for a short drink was trickier to find. Until now. Be aware... it's bitter. But that's better than all the sickly sweet alternatives out there. It's cheek-sucking bitterness makes it a perfect addition to a Fevertree tonic, giving it that kind of flavouful bite that gin usually adds. It also has bags of well-balanced, grown-up flavour. Don't be put off by the price, as a little goes a very long way. Also (and this might just be a me thing) the gorgeous bottle and pourer makes it feel luxurious. I haven't tried yet, but I have no doubt that this would make a superb addition to a Negroni, in place of the usual campari. I will definitely be buying more. Definitely.

Love Botivo and always have a bottle on the shelf. I love to have it if I’m off the booze or a drop a little in a cocktail for an incredible flavour boost. By far the best non alcoholic apertivo/spirit out there. The gift box is gorgeous and makes the ultimate present for anyone who has never tried it before. Love the branding and the box is great quality so feels very lux. Awesome!

Bought this for my partners birthday as we tried Botivo in a restaurant and loved it. Trying to drink less this festive season! Anyway, the bottle arrived in this beautiful tube so I didn't even need to wrap it as the presentation is top class. We looked up some recipes on the website and have made some delicious concoctions. Something we noted is that less is more, so no need to have a double shot as the flavour is very powerful so mixing a little will go far. Really impressed.

Finally, a non-alcoholic spirit replacement with lots of grown-up flavour! I drank this with just soda water and a slice of lemon and it was truly delicious to my palate. I love the bitterness of a good negroni, and this delivers on the bitterness front with the rosemary and thyme herb flavours dominant. OK, it’s never going to compete with an alcoholic drink in terms of mouthfeel but that doesn’t matter. A lot of reviewers were complaining that it tastes of pure vinegar, it absolutely doesn’t. The base is apple cider vinegar but it’s a very complex blend of many other things including herbs, honey and citrus which together give a very interesting and unique taste. You don’t need a lot, I went with the suggested 25ml of notion to 175ml of soda water for a long drink and the taste was perfect. It is a shame it’s so expensive as someone wanting to try it out might be put off by the price but I have no regrets buying it. It takes a year to make, after all. Shame it’s not more widely available in pubs as I’d definitely buy it.

Lovely branding, but unfortunately I didn’t like the strong vinegar taste. Of course the non alcoholic beverage is based on apple cider vinegar, shame to buy the whole bottle but it won’t go to waste. Makes a lovely vinaigrette to go on salads! Unfortunately this was not drinkable for me. I imagine if you like a dirty martini (which includes olive brine) you would like this beverage. Do not drink neat, it’s basically like drinking vinegar. You really need to mix it, instructions say 1 part spirit to 7 parts water. Which really shows how bad the taste is!

This is definitely a love it or hate it type of drink. I absolutely love the taste of vinegar and the herbs included in the ingredients.