Lyre's Aperitif Rosso is a non-alcoholic spirit crafted to capture the essence of vermouth rosso, with an ABV of less than 0.5%. Priced at approximately $35.99, it features flavors of blood orange, vanilla, caramel, citrus and cacao, per the brand.
Very close to an Italian sweet vermouth. Easily drinkable on its own, but also perfect in the Manhattan we made using Fee’s non-alcoholic aromatic bitters.
Slightly nutty on the back end, with a reprise of orange peel and — at last — the appearance of some bittering herbal notes. It grows on you and does prove itself to be reasonably versatile; try it with tonic.
