An impossibly possible Italian aperitif.

In 2019 Hartmann and Mark Livings set out to brighten up the days and nights of all the designated drivers, early risers, and mindful drinkers by trying to provide them with the option to revel in the same flavors as their party-having companions. The catch? All flavor, but no alcohol. With that challenge in mind, they created Lyre’s. Named after lyrebirds, Australian bird species endowed with the superb ability to imitate natural and artificial sounds, Lyre’s masterfully captures the quintessential taste of some of those classic Spirits we all know and love. Their creation process is steeped in years of substantial research, tweaking practices and cutting-edge technology. Oh, as well as identifying the perfect essences, extracts and distillates. Sounds like a lot of work, but the result sure is worth it.

Their Italian Orange is a zero ABV nod to the famous, bitter, and remarkably red Italian aperitif. A well-balanced play of blood orange, rhubarb, and red citrus makes it a perfect candidate for a summer Spritz. Or, just casually dropping another valuable hint — you can create a completely alcohol-free Negroni if you mix this orange elixir with Lyre’s Dry London Spirit and Aperitif Rosso. Don’t mention it.