ABOUT IESSI
'To be, to exist' is the meaning of the word iessi (pronounced simply yes-ee). It's borrowed from the regional language of Friuli — the region of northern Italy where we first crafted our alcohol-free aperitifs.
THE APERITIVO
A bold aperitif for that moment when the day slows down and the night gets going. Complex, deep and delicious.
THE RECIPE
We start with a blend of organic cherry juice and natural extracts and infusions of bitter orange, rhubarb, gentian, ginger, finished with a subtle hint of chili. We’re proud to use the finest ingredients sourced with care from nearly exclusively Italian suppliers.
AN ODE TO BITTERNESS
Bitterness has always been a taste we can’t live without. We’re all about that kick that brings you into the moment: on the edge of intense yet still perfectly balanced.
THE ORIGINS
IESSI began with a family amaro recipe, passed down by our founder Nicolas’s Nonna Eda. It was invented as traditional herbs and roots macerating on her kitchen counter in Friuli. We reworked the recipe over time, reimagining it with all the complexity but without the alcohol.
THE SERVE
Always enjoy chilled. We serve IESSI over ice, with a slice of lemon. It’s easy to get right, easy to share. Simple as ever and always transporting.
