Aperitivo Rosso

... Is a small-batch bitter liqueur made in Ballandean and built on a bespoke citrus–botanical distillate crafted specifically for the aperitivo style. The colour is a deep, classic aperitivo red, designed to hold its own when mixed, whether in a Negroni, a spritz, or a long drink.

The aroma leads with sweet orange peel and bright citrus zest, lifted by floral notes from rose petals and lavender. Beneath that sits a subtle herbal depth that brings balance and complexity. The palate is refreshing and classically bittersweet, with citrus zest up front, soft floral tones through the middle, and a clean, structured bitterness from gentian, quassia, wormwood, and rhubarb root. Balanced cane sugar sweetness keeps the flavours bright, energetic, and easy to mix.

The finish is long, clean, and pleasantly bitter, leaving lingering impressions of orange peel and a light spice–floral lift.

Versatile and deliberately balanced, Aperitivo Rosso is made for spritzes, long drinks, and aperitivo-hour classics. Enjoy it over ice with a slice of orange, mix it into a prosecco spritz, or use it in any cocktail calling for a bittersweet red aperitivo. It has been carefully crafted to sit comfortably in Negroni-style drinks while retaining its own distinct character.

Produced entirely by hand in small batches on the Granite Belt, this release reflects Bent Road’s precise, flavour-driven approach to distilling. It is an approachable yet refined expression of the aperitivo tradition through an Australian craft lens.

Serving Suggestions

• Spritz: 1 part Aperitivo Rosso, 2 parts prosecco, splash of soda, slice of orange.
• On Ice: Over ice with a fresh orange wedge.
• Cocktails: Carefully crafted for the perfect Negroni, or any cocktail that calls for a Campari or similar.

Product Details

• Product Name: Bent Road Distillery Aperitivo Rosso
• Category: Bitter Aperitif / Aperitivo Liqueur
• Volume: 500ml
• ABV: 25 percent
• Origin: Ballandean, Queensland, Australia
• Base Spirit: Bespoke citrus/botanical distillate
• Colour: Deep classic aperitivo red
• Sweetening: Cane sugar
• Bittering Agents: Gentian root, quassia bark, wormwood, rhubarb root
• Botanical Profile: Sweet orange peel, rose petals, lavender, supporting spices and selected aromatic botanicals
• Style Inspiration: Traditional Italian bitter aperitivo interpreted through small-batch Australian craft production.