El Bandarra Al Fresco Aperitif

El Bandarra is a tribute to the nostalgic golden age of vermouth in Barcelona. From when bars painted the tapas they offered on their windows with colorful handwriting to attract passers-by.

The Virgilis are three enthusiastic, creative, spontaneous young brothers and, above all, lovers of good food and drink. They are the perfect triangle. Jordi, the older brother, is in charge of making it. Alex, one of the two twins, leads the business and sales, and Albert is in charge of marketing and creative. Together they have set out to revolutionize the drinks sector, creating different, honest and above all fun brands.

This aperitivo is soft, macerated with Mediterranean botanicals and citrus with an intense and refreshing grapefruit taste and notes of Barcelona-by-the-beach. Mix it with tonic and extend your aperitivo time!

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Great looking bottles don’t always contain great tasting liquid, but this one does! Oh, and it’s a full litre bottle too! El Bandarra make some lovely vermouths in the heart of Barcelona. The design is a tribute to the nostalgic golden age of vermouth in Barcelona when bars painted the tapas they offered on their windows with colourful handwriting to attract passers-by.

El Bandarra make some great vermouths which are available when drinking in our bar. This Al Fresco is not a vermouth and is instead an Aperitif. Think of this as a Spanish Aperol, although it less aggressively sweet meaning you can drink a load more of it! Good job that bottle is a full litre...

So, this is a blend of spirit with Mediterranean herbs and spices. The main flavours are grapefruit and herbs and it is best enjoyed as a spritz when with sun is burning into your forehead! Serve in a large, iced wineglass with 1 part Al Fresco, 1 part Cava and a splash of soda water. Garnish with a wedge of pink grapefruit and a mint sprig.