Libation of the Month
Wilderton Aperitivo
Where to Find It
Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Wilderton website.
If practicing Dryuary made you more sober curious, consider Wilderton Aperitivo Co.’s new Bittersweet and Citrus nonalcoholic products for spritz lovers. Wilderton is on the cutting edge of the movement; the Oregon company opened the country’s first nonalcoholic distillery producing small-batch, botanical-based aperitivo beverages.
Bittersweet boasts flavors of orange, grapefruit, cardamom, and Turkey rhubarb root, while Citrus has blood orange, yuzu, lemon, tangerine, and saffron. Serve 2 parts of either with 3 parts club soda and ice. Garnish with an orange slice.
Wilderton also offers Lustre, a blend of orange, tarragon, and lavender, as well as Earthen, a spicy mix that complements ginger ale.
The aperitivos are ideal for those who want flavor without alcohol. However, any nonalcoholic spirit that mimics the real deal can trigger a recovering alcoholic. Serve with awareness.
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