Fruit Vinegar Cocktails

Have you ever tried adding gourmet vinegar to your drinks and cold beverages?

It might sound surprising, but when a bartender prepares a shrub, they typically use fruit, sugar, and vinegar, and in fact, vinegar has been used in drinks since ancient Egypt!

Our fruit vinegars are delicious and ideal as flavor enhancers, not only in the kitchen but also in drinks and cold beverages.

This summer at Oliviers & Co, we created a limited edition of cocktail-inspired vinegars that make it easy to add a delicious flavor to your drinks – whether you prefer them alcohol-free or with a splash of gin, prosecco, or rum.

Simple, tasty, and 100% natural, without artificial colors or flavors – pure artisanal quality.

Here you'll find recipes available in both cocktail and non-alcoholic versions 🌺🍋🍃🍸

🌺 1. Hibiscus and Bergamot Margarita

Hibiscus Margarita.
This vinegar is characterized by its rich ruby-red color and a fresh, tart, and floral taste, given to it by hibiscus leaves and bergamot, this delicate citrus fruit also used in Earl Grey tea. It will add an exotic and refined touch to your drinks.

Non-alcoholic cocktail: Hibiscus Margarita (alcohol-free)

👉 Ingredients (1 glass)

15 ml hibiscus and bergamot vinegar
50 ml cold sparkling water
10 ml agave syrup (or cane sugar)
Pinch of salt
Ice cubes
Edible flowers or bergamot peel for garnish
👉 Method

Mix vinegar, agave syrup, and salt in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and pour into a glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water and garnish.

Cocktail version

Add 40 ml tequila and replace agave syrup with Triple Sec liqueur – creating an original variation on the classic margarita.

💡 Tip: You can also use hibiscus and bergamot vinegar to flavor iced tea or to drizzle over dark chocolate mousse.

🍋 2. Elderflower and Lemon Spritz

Coming soon! Our elderflower and lemon vinegar draws inspiration from the floral Hugo Spritz cocktail, where the classic, slightly bitter orange flavor of Aperol Spritz is usually replaced or complemented by elderflowers.

This gourmet vinegar, combining the delicacy of elderflowers and the freshness of Menton lemons (IGP), is ideal for adding a floral and refreshing taste to your drinks.

Non-alcoholic cocktail: Hugo Spritz

👉 Ingredients (1 glass)

15 ml elderflower and lemon vinegar
100 ml cold sparkling water
Ice cubes
Thin lemon slices (preferably from Menton) and edible flowers for garnish
👉 Method

Pour vinegar into a glass with ice cubes.
Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Garnish with lemon slices and flowers.

Cocktail version

Replace sparkling water with prosecco or add a little gin.

💡 Tip: Try adding a few drops of elderflower and lemon vinegar to lemonade or a glass of iced water for a refreshing aperitif.

🍃 3. Mint and Lime Mojito Inspiration: Mojito.

This gourmet vinegar captures the essence of a classic mojito with fresh mint and tangy lime. It is very refreshing and perfectly suited for summer drinks, whether with or without alcohol.

Non-alcoholic cocktail: Virgin Mojito (alcohol-free)

👉 Ingredients (1 glass)

15 ml mint and lime vinegar
150 ml cold sparkling water
10 ml cane sugar syrup (or liquid honey)
4 to 5 fresh mint leaves
Ice cubes
Lime slice for garnish
👉 Method

Muddle mint leaves with syrup in a glass.
Add ice and vinegar, then stir.
Top with soda water and garnish with lime.

Cocktail version

Add 40 ml white rum to create a true mojito with a delicious flavor.

💡 Tip: Try using vinegar in gazpacho or drizzling it over panna cotta.

More drink ideas with vinegar

Spritz variations: Mix elderflower and lemon vinegar with Aperol and prosecco.

Fruity non-alcoholic cocktails: Add hibiscus and bergamot vinegar to strawberry or raspberry juice for a delicious tangy taste.

An original touch for Gin Tonic: a few drops of mint and lime vinegar in a Gin Tonic will add a fresh and herbaceous note.

Refreshing water: A few drops of vinegar (of any kind) in a glass of iced water or sparkling water make for a refreshing and tasty aperitif.