A BITTERSWEET & ALCOHOL-FREE APERITIF
FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOONS AND SATURDAY NIGHTS
iessi is about making imaginative choices and seeking pleasure in the rituals of daily life. We love the easy conviviality of sharing an apéritif — the way a drink, with alcohol or without, can bring you into the moment. iessi is a chance to make these occasions more inclusive, thoughtful and surprising.
L'APERITIVO
26 EUR
Our lively and aromatic alcohol-free aperitif, inspired by an Italian family recipe. All the complex, deep bitterness of amaro pairs with sweet notes of citrus for a transporting sensation. Crafted with care from natural botanical extracts and infusions in northeastern Italy. Sip slowly, share freely.
IL FRIZZANTE
22 EUR
Our take on Italian spritz — a sparkling and pleasantly bitter alcohol-free cocktail. Set of 6 bottles.
Il Frizzante is made from natural botanical extracts and infusions in northeastern Italy. Fresh, effervescent and aromatic, with bright notes of bitter orange, ginger, rhubarb and cherry.
IESSI THINGS
iessi t-shirt
35 EUR
The ultimate iessi t-shirt. A screen-printed celebration of the cities we call home: Paris, Marseille, Milano, and of course, Trieste—where it all began.
Classic iessi red on cream. Crafted from high-density cotton jersey with 30/2 yarn for a sturdy feel wash after wash. Made for us in a limited edition by our talented friends at Dre Projet.
Cocktail Booklet
10 EUR
Our collection of IESSI cocktails, assembled as a beautiful riso-printed booklet. It features recipes for simple, soon-to-be classics like MILANO-TRIESTE, as well as elevated stunners for impressing your guests, such as the passionfruit and Palo Santo-infused MIRAMARE.
SOMETIMES, ALWAYS, WHENEVER
IESSI COCKTAILS
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STREGA
In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle one sliced fresh jalapeno with a handful of mint leaves. Measure in 60ml of L’Aperitivo, 15ml of fresh lime juice, and plenty of ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Fine strain into a highball glass, fill with ice, then top with ginger beer. Garnish with a mint leaf and a slice of jalapeño.
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ISOLA
In a mixing glass, add 60ml of L’Aperitivo, 45ml of Earl Grey tea,* a teaspoon of olive brine and a dash of Angostura bitters (optional). Fill with ice and stir gently until chilled. Strain over ice in a tumbler glass and garnish with an olive. (*Steep two Earl Grey tea bags in half a cup of hot water for five minutes and wait until cool.)
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QUINTO
Half-rim a cocktail glass with sumac. In a cocktail shaker, mix 60ml of L’Aperitivo, 60 ml of pomegranate juice, a half-teaspoon of orange blossom water, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and one sprig of dill. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Fine strain and garnish with fresh dill.
Notre nouveau cocktail préféré !
L'apéritif sans alcool iessi propose une amertume bien arrondie, sucrée juste comme il faut... En plus d'être trop belles, les petites bouteilles de iessi offrent la gorgée parfaite.
Inspired by Maiarelli’s nonna’s recipe, this tasty tipple boasts the bitterness of an Italian amaro and is packed full of botanical extracts.
Après le repas, envie d'un digestif ? ... L'Aperitivo d'iessi est une version sans alcool de l'amaro, aux parfums d'orange amère et de gingembre. Il se boit avec des glaçons ou en cocktail, et vous pourriez en oublier que vous buvez un soft.
