P31 Green Aperitivo: What It Is and How to Serve It
Bright green, herbal and made to stand out: P31 Green Aperitivo is not your usual aperitivo bottle.
Born in Padua and made with a blend of 31 botanicals, P31 brings a fresh, modern direction to the Italian aperitivo ritual. It can become a striking Green Spritz, a simple drink with tonic or the starting point for something a little more adventurous.
Wondering what P31 tastes like and how to serve it? Start here.
What is P31 Green Aperitivo?
P31 is an Italian aperitivo made by infusing a selection of aromatic herbs, spices and roots. Its recipe combines 31 botanicals, including bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, ginger, chamomile and cinnamon.
The result is a green aperitivo with fresh herbal aromas, citrus notes, gentle spice and a balanced bittersweet finish.
At 11% ABV, P31 is lighter in alcohol than many traditional spirits and was created with the spritz ritual in mind. It is approachable enough for a simple serve but distinctive enough to bring something new to the table.
What does P31 Green Aperitivo taste like?
P31 sits in the herbal, fresh and citrus-led part of the aperitivo spectrum.
You can expect:
- Aroma: fresh herbs, citrus zest and gentle spice.
- Palate: bright botanicals, smooth bitterness and subtle sweetness.
- Finish: clean, crisp and refreshing.
The bitterness is present, but it does not dominate the drink. Citrus and aromatic herbs keep the flavour bright, while the sweetness rounds out the finish.
If you enjoy aperitifs with freshness and botanical character, P31 is an easy bottle to explore.
How is P31 different from a classic orange spritz?
The most obvious difference is the colour, but P31 is more than a green version of a familiar orange aperitif.
A classic orange spritz usually leads with bright citrus and an approachable bittersweet flavour. P31 moves in a fresher, more herbal direction, with aromatic botanicals and gentle spice playing a larger role.
- Choose a classic orange spritz when you want something familiar, sunny and citrus-forward.
- Choose P31 Green when you want something herbal, fresh and visually unexpected.
Neither style is better. They simply create two different aperitivo moods.
If you are still deciding where to begin, read our guide to choosing your first Italian spritz bottle .
How to make a P31 Green Spritz
The Green Spritz is the signature P31 serve—and the easiest place to start.
What you need
- 60 ml P31 Green Aperitivo
- 90 ml Prosecco
- A splash of soda water
- Plenty of ice
- An orange slice
How to make it
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Add 60 ml of P31 Green Aperitivo.
- Pour in 90 ml of Prosecco.
- Add a splash of soda water.
- Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.
The bubbles lift the herbal aromas while the orange garnish connects the drink’s botanical and citrus flavours.
Green, bright and ready for golden hour.
Three more easy ways to serve P31
A Green Spritz may be the signature serve, but it is not the only way to use the bottle.
1. P31 and tonic
For something simple and refreshing, combine 50 ml of P31 with 150 ml of tonic water over ice. Finish with lime zest.
The tonic keeps the drink crisp and lets the herbal side of P31 take the lead.
2. Green Negroni
Combine 30 ml of P31, 30 ml of gin and 30 ml of dry vermouth. Stir with ice and finish with a lemon twist.
This is the bolder choice: structured, botanical and made for slower sipping.
3. P31 Green Sour
Shake 50 ml of P31 with 25 ml of fresh lemon juice and 10 ml of sugar syrup. Strain over fresh ice.
The lemon sharpens the herbal flavours while the small amount of syrup keeps the drink balanced.
What food goes well with P31?
P31 works best with the kind of food that already belongs on an aperitivo table: salty, savoury and easy to share.
Try it with:
- prosciutto and other Italian cold cuts;
- Parmesan, mozzarella or blue cheese;
- prawns, salmon or other seafood;
- olives and sun-dried tomatoes;
- fresh vegetables with a simple dip;
- focaccia, grissini or small savoury snacks.
You do not need to build a complicated menu. A cold bottle, a bowl of olives and something crunchy are enough to get the table started.
When should you serve P31 Green Aperitivo?
P31 is made for the moment before dinner, but there is no need to wait for a formal occasion.
Bring it out for:
- Friday drinks at home;
- long lunches with friends;
- pre-dinner drinks and shared snacks;
- an aperitivo table with more than one spritz option;
- any occasion that needs a bottle with visual impact.
It also works well alongside a classic aperitivo bottle. Serving both gives guests a simple choice between classic and citrus-forward or green and herbal.
Is P31 Green Aperitivo right for you?
Choose P31 if you enjoy:
- fresh, herbal flavours;
- balanced rather than aggressive bitterness;
- citrus zest and gentle spice;
- simple drinks with a distinctive character;
- a spritz that looks different from the usual orange pour.
If your usual aperitivo feels a little too familiar, P31 is a natural next bottle to try.
Bring something different to aperitivo
P31 Green Aperitivo keeps the ritual simple: ice, bubbles, garnish and good company.
What changes is the flavour—and the unmistakable green glass waiting on the table.
Start with the signature Green Spritz, try it with tonic or build a mixed aperitivo selection for your next gathering.
Your green aperitivo starts here.
