A cocktail is not made unforgettable by alcohol. It's surrounded by a unique, timeless atmosphere that's about much more than just alcohol. Cocktail drinking is an elegant thing, a delicate, sensual choreography, a deeply rooted social ritual. This ritual takes on a new context in the summer heat, as intoxicating alcoholic drinks often take away more from the moment than they add. That's why more and more people are looking for low-alcohol or completely alcohol-free options during the warmer months. Drink compositions that are beautiful, irresistibly delicious, conscious, and elegant – the perfect embodiment of sensual minimalism. Just like the following cocktails.

Ginetto & Basil Smash

The most refreshing drink for the hottest summer hours, full of tart lemon, fragrant basil, and of course, plenty of ice. The meeting of contemporary gastronomy with timeless elegance.

Recipe:

• 60 ml BELLA Ginetto
• 8-10 fresh basil leaves
• 25 ml fresh lemon juice
• 15 ml simple syrup
• Crushed ice

Preparation

Gently muddle the basil leaves with the lemon juice and simple syrup at the bottom of a shaker to release the essential oils. Add the BELLA Ginetto and ice, then shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a tumbler glass filled with crushed ice.

What pairs with it?

Fresh buffalo mozzarella with thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes, a few drops of premium, green olive oil, and pine nuts.

Vermouth & Tonic

The perfect prelude to early evenings, with layered, woody-herbaceous depth. It conjures the classic European aperitivo culture into our glass, without unnecessary intoxication.

Recipe:

• 60 ml BELLA Vermut Zero
• 120 ml premium dry tonic
• A slice of fresh pink grapefruit
• A sprig of fresh thyme

Preparation

Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes. Pour in the BELLA Vermut Zero, then carefully top with chilled tonic. Stir gently, then garnish with the grapefruit slice and thyme sprig.

What pairs with it?

Salty, aged Manchego cheese in thin slices, with fresh figs or fig jam.

Bitter Highball

Intensely bitter, citrusy, an afternoon refreshment reminiscent of the cool Mediterranean gardens, offering refuge even in the hottest hours.

Recipe:

• 60 ml BELLA Bitter Amaro
• 20 ml fresh lime juice
• Premium ginger beer for topping
• Dehydrated lime wheel

Preparation

In a tall tumbler glass, mix the BELLA Bitter Amaro and lime juice. Fill the glass with ice, top with ginger beer, and place the dehydrated lime on top.

What pairs with it?

Light sea bass carpaccio, with fresh cilantro and thinly sliced chili.

Crema di Mandarino Shakerato

Intensely mandarin, elegantly sweet, yet refreshing drink. The companion for late-night conversations, built on the contrast of citrus and a silky texture.

Recipe:

• 60 ml BELLA CREMA DI Mandarino
• 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Orange blossom water (optional, a single drop)
• Plenty of ice for shaking

Preparation

Place the ingredients in a shaker with plenty of ice. Shake extremely vigorously for at least 15 seconds, until the drink is completely chilled and has a silky, micro-bubbly texture. Strain through a fine sieve into a pre-chilled, ice-free coupette or martini glass.

What pairs with it?

75% cocoa premium dark chocolate pieces, which deepen the citrus notes of the mandarin.

The last month of summer is about slowing down and carefree joys, but certainly not about deprivation. Sento Vivo cocktails are the liquid embodiment of uncompromising elegance. They allow you to maintain clarity of thought even on the hottest August evenings, while indulging in sensual, complex flavors and the visual harmony captured in the glass.

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