Figlia is a New York-based model of non-alcoholic aperitivi, designed by creator Lily Geiger particularly to curtail alcohol consumption. In her “about us” narrative, she explicitly cites shedding her father to alcoholism, and that she herself doesn’t like the best way alcohol makes her really feel anymore.
It’s a daring introduction to an fascinating model which thus far has simply two merchandise, each obtainable in 750ml bottles and as single-serve canned cocktails with bubbles added to make a type of Spritz. We tried the primary launch, Fiore, in each types. Ideas observe.
Open bottles have to be refrigerated and consumed inside 4 weeks.
Figlia 001. Fiore Evaluate
The components on the label learn rose, bitter orange, and clove, however it’s the cloves that carry the day foremost on this sour-bitter concoction. Should you’re tasted Ghia, this has a really related composition, with these cloves and a robust rhubarb character backing up towards notes of cherry and juicy raisins, simply shy of being pruny. The beverage evolves to showcase a extra vegetal observe because the end builds — carrot-like greater than anything — plus a wholesome reprise of clove on the end. Combined florals impregnate the expertise, significantly the nostril, however there’s nothing I may ever pick as significantly rose-forward. It’s a strong NA various to plain amari, however there are different manufacturers on the market I like a bit extra.
B+ / $43
Figlia 001. Fiore Frizzante Evaluate
Fiore, fizzed up and canned for simpler consumption. There’s not lots to this concoction: It’s apparently simply Fiore and a few glowing water, which doesn’t simply add fizz, it waters down the beverage a bit and dulls a number of the taste, particularly any florals within the combine. Rhubarb notes are outstanding, however the end left me with a robust beet juice aftertaste in my mouth. On this configuration the drink simply wants a bit doctoring — I’d recommend some added citrus, particularly grapefruit — to make it a bit extra fascinating, although there’s lots to be mentioned for the comfort of getting this in a single-serve can vs. a short-lived bottle.
B+ / $72 per 12-pack of 8.4 ozcans
Figlia 001. Fiore
USD43
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