Chinotto? Love it or hate it, there is no middle choice it appears!
Chinotto is a non-alcoholic drink produced from the juice of the Citrus myrtifolia fruit and other herbal extracts. It is dark in colour. Its appearance is similar to that of Coca-Cola but it not as sweet, having rather a bittersweet taste.
It is predominantly consumed in Italy and Malta.
The origin of Chinotto are unclear. San Pellegrino claims to have invented Chinotto in 1932, and Neri claimed to have made and marketed Chinotto first in 1949. Another famous historical Chinotto brand was Recoaro, which was the best-selling Chinotto in the 1950s.
Chinotto is also fairly common in Italian immigrant communities worldwide. There are local versions of the drink in certain communities, for example the Brio brand of Canada. In Australia, Chinotto is also sold under the Bisleri brand (owned by Coca-Cola Amatil) and is available in most supermarkets and many Italian restaurants.
In Venezuela, a popular lemon-lime soda is sold under the brand Chinotto, also owned by The Coca-Cola Company.
So guys here you have it....I love Chinotto! Give it a try with a piece of lemon and your best friends!
