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PhrasesAt the BarAvete cocktail analcolici?
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Avete cocktail analcolici?

Do you have non-alcoholic cocktails?

Pronunciation

a-nal-CO-li-ci — five syllables, stress on third.

When to use it

When you want to participate in the social ritual of cocktail hour without drinking alcohol.

What it means

'Cocktail analcolici' or 'mocktail' — the English term is increasingly used in Italian bars. Italian bars have become much more sophisticated about non-alcoholic options, particularly in major cities.

Variations

Un Crodino, per favore.

A Crodino, please.

Italy's most famous non-alcoholic aperitivo — amber-coloured, slightly bitter. Invented in 1964.

Un succo di melograno con prosecco analcolico.

A pomegranate juice with non-alcoholic Prosecco.

Creative alternative — non-alcoholic sparkling wines are increasingly available

Cosa avete di analcolico per l'aperitivo?

What do you have non-alcoholic for aperitif?

Open question — lets the bar describe their non-alcoholic aperitivo range

Mini Dialogue

— Avete cocktail analcolici? — Certo! Facciamo uno Spritz analcolico con Crodino e acqua frizzante, oppure una limonata con menta e zenzero. — La limonata con menta, per favore. — Ottima scelta — è freschissima.

— Do you have non-alcoholic cocktails? — Of course! We make a non-alcoholic Spritz with Crodino and sparkling water, or a lemonade with mint and ginger. — The mint lemonade, please. — Excellent choice — it's very refreshing.

Cultural Note

Crodino is Italy's beloved non-alcoholic aperitivo, created in 1964 by the same company that makes Campari. It is designed to look and taste like a real aperitivo — amber, slightly bitter, served with ice and an orange slice. Ordering a Crodino is the ultimate non-drinker's move in an Italian bar.