Forthave Red Apertivo

 
$44.00
 

Forthave Spirits in Brooklyn produces Red Aperitivo, a bittersweet red liqueur crafted with 13 botanicals including orange, chamomile, rose, hibiscus, gentian, and rhubarb. The base spirit is organic sugarcane, and the botanicals are either macerated or distilled to draw out both bright and deep flavor notes. The color is achieved using natural ingredients like hibiscus and black carrots, avoiding artificial dyes. Forthave positions Red as an American take on classic Italian bitter apertivi, offering balance and versatility in cocktails and simple serves. 

Tasting Notes
Red Aperitivo greets the nose with candied red fruit, grapefruit rind, rose petal, and a touch of herbal chamomile. The palate is juicy and layered: strawberry and pomegranate meld with bitter orange, while gentian and mugwort bitterness undercut the fruit’s sweetness. A soft rhubarb spice emerges toward the finish, leaving a lingering herbal bitterness that balances the floral and fruity notes. 

Serving Suggestion
Enjoy Red Aperitivo over ice with soda or grapefruit tonic for a refreshing spritz, or swap it in for Campari in a Negroni to emphasize floral nuance over harsh bitterness.