Fruit Vinegar Cocktails

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

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 perfect as flavorings, not only in the kitchen but also in beverages and cold drinks.

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

Simple, delicious, and 100% natural, with no artificial colors or flavors – pure artisanal quality.

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

🌺 1. Hibiscus & Bergamot Margarita

Hibiscus Margarita.
This vinegar is characterized by a deep ruby red color and a fresh, tart, and floral taste, given to it by hibiscus leaves and bergamot, a 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 & 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 of tequila and replace agave syrup with Triple Sec liqueur – this creates an original twist on the classic margarita.

💡 Tip: You can also use Hibiscus & Bergamot Vinegar to flavor iced tea or to drizzle over dark chocolate mousse.

🍋 2. Elderflower & Lemon Spritz

Coming soon! Our Elderflower & 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 gastronomic vinegar, combining the delicacy of elderflowers and the freshness of Menton lemons (PGI), is ideal for adding a floral and refreshing taste to your drinks.

Non-alcoholic cocktail: Hugo Spritz

👉 Ingredients (1 glass)

15 ml Elderflower & Lemon Vinegar
100 ml cold sparkling water
Ice cubes
Thin lemon slices (preferably Menton lemons) 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 splash of 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 & Lime Mojito Inspiration: Mojito.

This gourmet vinegar captures the essence of a classic mojito with fresh mint and tart lime. It's 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 & 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 of white rum to create a true mojito with a delicious flavor.

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

More ideas for drinks with vinegar

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

Fruity mocktails: Add hibiscus and bergamot vinegar to strawberry or raspberry juice for a delightful tart flavor.

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

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