Have you ever thought about using bergamot to craft non-alcoholic cocktails? This citrus fruit, famous for its intense aroma and bright, slightly bitter flavor, is the perfect ingredient to bring a refreshing and original twist to your drinks. The best ways to enjoy it are more than ones. Here are five easy recipes you can prepare at home to surprise yourself—and your guests.
Its strong, aromatic profile adds depth to even the simplest recipes, enhancing other ingredients and giving each drink a unique character.
Bergamot Fizz
A light and refreshing drink, perfect for warm days or a casual, alcohol-free aperitif. The cool bergamot infusion meets tonic water for a sparkling, fragrant experience.
Ingredients:
1.69 oz (50 ml) of bergamot juice mixed with 1.69 of water or 3.5 oz of tea or infusion
1.7 oz (50 ml) tonic water or club soda
Ice
A slice of bergamot or lemon peel for garnish
How to make it:
Fill a glass with ice, pour in the bergamot infusion, then the tonic water. Stir gently and garnish with a citrus slice.
Bergamot Sunset
This drink blends bergamot juice with pineapple for a sweet and tangy balance. A pinch of cinnamon adds a warm, spicy note. Its golden color is reminiscent of a summer sunset.
Ingredients:
2 oz (60 ml) bergamot juice
1 oz (30 ml) pineapple juice
0.7 oz (20 ml) honey syrup
A pinch of cinnamon
Ice
Orange peel for garnish
How to make it: shake all ingredients with ice and pour into a glass. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.
Bergamot Sour Mocktail
Inspired by the classic sour, this version balances bergamot’s acidity with the gentle sweetness of apple juice. It’s elegant and easy to make.
Ingredients:
1.7 oz (50 ml) bergamot juice
1 oz (30 ml) clear apple juice
0.7 oz (20 ml) agave syrup (or simple syrup)
Ice
Apple slice for garnish
How to make it: shake everything with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with a thin apple slice.
Bergamot Mint Mojito Mocktail
A fresh twist on the classic mojito, using bergamot instead of lime. The mint adds coolness and brightness, while the soda keeps it crisp and bubbly.
Ingredients:
3.5 oz (100 ml) bergamot juice
1.7 oz (50 ml) sparkling water
Fresh mint leaves
Brown sugar or simple syrup (optional)
Ice
How to make it: in a tall glass, gently muddle a few mint leaves. Add bergamot juice and ice, then top with sparkling water. Stir gently.
Ginger Bergamot Spark
This zesty mocktail brings together the boldness of bergamot juice and the spiciness of fresh ginger. It’s a vibrant drink that wakes up your senses and pairs wonderfully with savory snacks.
Ingredients:
2 oz (60 ml) bergamot juice
1 oz (30 ml) ginger syrup or freshly grated ginger steeped in hot water and cooled
2 oz (60 ml) sparkling water
Ice
Thin slice of fresh ginger or lime for garnish
How to make it: combine bergamot juice and ginger syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake gently, strain into a glass with fresh ice, and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a slice of ginger or lime.
Now it’s your turn: create your favorite mocktail or analcholic drinks—try them out, and maybe even invent your own twist!
But remember: to enjoy the real, complex taste of bergamot, make sure you’re using authentic juice from the original fruit grown in Calabria.
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