Historical Context

Founded in California in 2020, Ghia built a non-alcoholic aperitif around Mediterranean botanicals: gentian, yuzu, and fig. It aims at the bitter, low-sugar end of the aperitivo spectrum.

What Does Ghia Taste Like?

Gentian and yuzu bitterness over fig, elderflower, and riesling vinegar — dry, tart, and herbaceous rather than sweet, with a lingering bitter finish.

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Recipes with Ghia

NoGroni

2.5 oz as Ghia

Mocktail

Use Ghia as a Substitute

In place of Amaro Angeleno: Angeleno Heights
A Californian amaro standing in for the vermouth in a whiskey cocktail
Modern
In place of Galliano L'Aperitivo: L'Aperitivo Orange
Two parts fresh orange juice to one of Galliano's bitter aperitivo
Modern
In place of Martini Vibrante: Non-Alcoholic Negroni
Equal-parts zero-proof Negroni built on bitter aperitifs and juniper
Mocktail
In place of Nobeltje: Amelander Koffie
Coffee, Ameland's own herb liqueur and a spoonful of cream
Regional

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Bittermens

Amère Sauvage

De Kuyper

Oranjebitter

Salers

NoGroni

Angeleno Heights

L'Aperitivo Orange

Non-Alcoholic Negroni

Amelander Koffie