Bitter Orchard
⏱️ Prep Time: 2 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 0 minutes
This easy mocktail combines Ghia Original Apéritif with sparkling apple juice and a splash of lemon to cut the sweetness. It’s crisp, refreshing, and tastes like what you'd sip at a picnic in a field somewhere near a modern sculpture park.
A glass of Bitter Orchard garnished with a fresh apple slice and thyme.
This is my go-to “I have 3 minutes and need something that feels special” kind of drink. The Ghia brings those bitter herbs and yuzu notes, while the apple juice keeps it lively and accessible. A little lemon gives it structure, and the result is something clean, chic, and surprisingly addictive.
🍽️ Servings: 1 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: ~50
Ingredients
3 oz sparkling apple juice
½ oz fresh lemon juice
Ice (large cubes)
Apple slice or thyme sprig (for garnish)
Steps
Step 1
Fill your glass with ice.
Step 2
Add Ghia and lemon juice.
Step 3
Top with sparkling apple juice.
Step 4
Stir gently and garnish with a thin apple slice or herb sprig.
Make it your own!
🍂 Make it autumn
Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or use spiced apple cider instead.🧂 Add contrast
Rim the glass with flaky salt or a touch of ground ginger.🌿 Herbal vibe
Muddle rosemary or sage before adding liquids for a woodsy twist.
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