We are a Swiss alcohol-free company looking to improve your evening apéro options. Inspired by the Swiss Alps and European apéro culture, Bel Nada is derived from the French word 'Belle' meaning beautiful and the Spanish word 'Nada' meaning nothing. We're looking to find the beauty in the 'nothing' of 0%.
We want to bottle the purity and energy that our Swiss home provides us and sell refreshing, natural 0% alternatives with a kick.
We are a Swiss alcohol-free company looking to improve your evening apéro options. Inspired by the Swiss Alps and European apéro culture, Bel Nada is derived from the French word 'Belle' meaning beautiful and the Spanish word 'Nada' meaning nothing. We're looking to find the beauty in the 'nothing' of 0%.
We want to bottle the purity and energy that our Swiss home provides us and sell refreshing, natural 0% alternatives with a kick.
A 0% aperitif (also a non-alcoholic spirit or a spirit alternative), is a drink designed to mimic the taste and/or experience of traditional alcoholic spirits such as gin, whiskey, or rum, but without containing any alcohol.
Bel Nada drinks are created with traditional production techniques.
For our gin alternative Le Botanique, this starts with distillation of the juniper and other key ingredients, before blending to get the perfect mix. For the aperitivo we use typical extracts of herbs and citrus plants to make the ideal bitter blend with a sweet hit.
This is all done in the Swiss Alps using crisp and fresh alpine water as our base.
A 0% aperitif (also a non-alcoholic spirit or a spirit alternative), is a drink designed to mimic the taste and/or experience of traditional alcoholic spirits such as gin, whiskey, or rum, but without containing any alcohol.
Bel Nada drinks are created with traditional production techniques.
For our gin alternative Le Botanique, this starts with distillation of the juniper and other key ingredients, before blending to get the perfect mix. For the aperitivo we use typical extracts of herbs and citrus plants to make the ideal bitter blend with a sweet hit.
This is all done in the Swiss Alps using crisp and fresh alpine water as our base.
'Bel' derived from 'Belle' in French, meaning beautiful.
'Nada' meaning 'nothing' in Spanish. Spain is a country renowned for their aperitif culture.
Bel Nada = beautiful nothing, find the joy in 0%.
'Bel' derived from 'Belle' in French, meaning beautiful.
'Nada' meaning 'nothing' in Spanish. Spain is a country renowned for their aperitif culture.
Bel Nada = beautiful nothing, find the joy in 0%.
Our products may contain trace elements of alcohol when consumed without any mixing.
When mixed or diluted e.g. with tonic, the alcohol level will fall to < 0.5% ABV, making them comparable to a fruit juice.
Our products may contain trace elements of alcohol when consumed without any mixing.
When mixed or diluted e.g. with tonic, the alcohol level will fall to < 0.5% ABV, making them comparable to a fruit juice.
Our products have been inspired by their alcoholic counterparts to help recreate the buzz and intoxicating feeling of a fresh drink. Le Botanique uses traditional botanicals used in gins such as juniper (which makes up 30% of the product), coriander seeds and orris root to name a few. We then built on this with lighter fresher notes to create the crisp taste of Le Botanique.
Similarly with L'Aperitivo, the drink is based around grapefruit and notably its peel, which helps bring a bitter note to the drink. We added in florals such as rose petals and lavender paired with fresh rosemary for a well-rounded drink similar to a red bitter, but with 0% alcohol.
Our products have been inspired by their alcoholic counterparts to help recreate the buzz and intoxicating feeling of a fresh drink. Le Botanique uses traditional botanicals used in gins such as juniper (which makes up 30% of the product), coriander seeds and orris root to name a few. We then built on this with lighter fresher notes to create the crisp taste of Le Botanique.
Similarly with L'Aperitivo, the drink is based around grapefruit and notably its peel, which helps bring a bitter note to the drink. We added in florals such as rose petals and lavender paired with fresh rosemary for a well-rounded drink similar to a red bitter, but with 0% alcohol.
Bel Nada currently offers 2 products, Le Botanique and L'Aperitivo. These products are designed to be mixed into long drinks with either a single mixer (tonic water, soda water) or mixed into cocktails.
1. Le Botanique - a crisp and fiery blend that marries juniper with Swiss pine and lemon.
2. L'Aperitivo - an aromatic and bitter blend of grapefruit, rosemary and rose.
Bel Nada currently offers 2 products, Le Botanique and L'Aperitivo. These products are designed to be mixed into long drinks with either a single mixer (tonic water, soda water) or mixed into cocktails.
1. Le Botanique - a crisp and fiery blend that marries juniper with Swiss pine and lemon.
2. L'Aperitivo - an aromatic and bitter blend of grapefruit, rosemary and rose.
Bel Nada products are designed to be mixed into a long drinks or as a base in no or low alcoholic cocktails.
Our recommended serves are:
Le Botanique: 1 shot
Tonic water: 3 shots
Garnish: Slice of lemon and fresh rosemary
L'Aperitivo: 1 shot
Tonic water or fizzy water: 2 shots
Garnish: Slice of lemon
Bel Nada products are designed to be mixed into a long drinks or as a base in no or low alcoholic cocktails.
Our recommended serves are:
Le Botanique: 1 shot
Tonic water: 3 shots
Garnish: Slice of lemon and fresh rosemary
L'Aperitivo: 1 shot
Tonic water or fizzy water: 2 shots
Garnish: Slice of lemon
To keep our products as natural as possible, we have avoided harmful preservatives that extend shelf life. We recommend, once opened, to consume within three months and store in the fridge.
To keep our products as natural as possible, we have avoided harmful preservatives that extend shelf life. We recommend, once opened, to consume within three months and store in the fridge.
Our products are fully vegan and gluten free. Due to the natural ingredients we use the alcohol level of our pure spirits is 0.5% (that of many other non-alcoholic alternatives). Once combined with a mixer this falls substantially. Due to this minimal amount it is up to the individual to decide if they feel comfortable consuming Bel Nada whilst pregnant or under the age of 18.
Our products are fully vegan and gluten free. Due to the natural ingredients we use the alcohol level of our pure spirits is 0.5% (that of many other non-alcoholic alternatives). Once combined with a mixer this falls substantially. Due to this minimal amount it is up to the individual to decide if they feel comfortable consuming Bel Nada whilst pregnant or under the age of 18.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative commonly used in our industry. Without the alcohol to preserve them, 0% spirits have a challenge in how to retain a long shelf life and brands typically turn to Sodium Benzoate.
Having read some studies on the potentially harmful effects, particularly for pregnant women, of sodium benzoate we have taken a more complicated production route in order to avoid it.
Whilst the harmful effects of Sodium Benzoate are still being uncovered, we didn't want to take any risk.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative commonly used in our industry. Without the alcohol to preserve them, 0% spirits have a challenge in how to retain a long shelf life and brands typically turn to Sodium Benzoate.
Having read some studies on the potentially harmful effects, particularly for pregnant women, of sodium benzoate we have taken a more complicated production route in order to avoid it.
Whilst the harmful effects of Sodium Benzoate are still being uncovered, we didn't want to take any risk.
Our distillates are created with natural berries and roots; we use only natural flavourings and we have steered away from artificial colouring.
Our distillates are created with natural berries and roots; we use only natural flavourings and we have steered away from artificial colouring.
We love our Bel Nada in 50cl servings (then mixed into cocktails or with tonic, as you prefer).
If you drink it like us, then there are 10 servings in our 50cl bottle.
We love our Bel Nada in 50cl servings (then mixed into cocktails or with tonic, as you prefer).
If you drink it like us, then there are 10 servings in our 50cl bottle.
At the base of the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Valais. We work closely with a local manufacturer who supports Swiss businesses.
At the base of the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Valais. We work closely with a local manufacturer who supports Swiss businesses.
Similarly to our alcoholic counterparts, we start by distilling juniper for Le Botanique and macerating botanicals for L'Aperitivo. We then blend, mix and heat to create the final products, avoiding unnecessary chemicals and preservatives along the way.
Similarly to our alcoholic counterparts, we start by distilling juniper for Le Botanique and macerating botanicals for L'Aperitivo. We then blend, mix and heat to create the final products, avoiding unnecessary chemicals and preservatives along the way.
Our glass is 70% recycled, we use only recycled paper for our labelling and we chose a closure system that can be recycled. We do not use plastics in our packaging and never will.
Our glass is 70% recycled, we use only recycled paper for our labelling and we chose a closure system that can be recycled. We do not use plastics in our packaging and never will.
Drop us an email at hello@belnada.ch with some information about your business and we will gladly arrange a tasting.
Drop us an email at hello@belnada.ch with some information about your business and we will gladly arrange a tasting.
Our online store is currently live and bottles are available for purchase across Switzerland.
We are working on getting Bel Nada stocked in a stores, bars and restaurants near you so watch this space.
Our online store is currently live and bottles are available for purchase across Switzerland.
We are working on getting Bel Nada stocked in a stores, bars and restaurants near you so watch this space.
Getting a complex, well-rounded product that has a strong enough shelf life without alcohol to hold the flavours together is not easy.
Our production method is the same as our alcoholic counterparts however, we do not have the benefit of alcohol to provide us with extended shelf life and flavour control.
Our pricing reflects that a 0% aperitif is something to enjoy sip by sip.
Getting a complex, well-rounded product that has a strong enough shelf life without alcohol to hold the flavours together is not easy.
Our production method is the same as our alcoholic counterparts however, we do not have the benefit of alcohol to provide us with extended shelf life and flavour control.
Our pricing reflects that a 0% aperitif is something to enjoy sip by sip.
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