INTI Spritz — Belgian non-alcoholic aperitif

The non-alcoholic version of the Aperol Spritz: INTI + fresh orange juice + sparkling water. A healthy, festive, and anti-inflammatory aperitif alternative.

⏱ Prep time: 4 min
🍽 Serves: 1 person
🔥 Calories: ~38 kcal/serving

Ingredients

• 30 ml INTI elixir
• 100 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
• 100 ml sparkling water
• 1 half-slice organic orange
• Generous amount of ice cubes

Step-by-step instructions

1. Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes.
2. Squeeze a fresh orange (about 100 ml of juice).
3. Pour 30 ml of INTI elixir into the glass.
4. Add the fresh orange juice.
5. Top with 100 ml of sparkling water.
6. Gently stir with a long spoon.
7. Garnish with a half-slice of orange. Serve immediately as an aperitif.

Why this recipe is anti-inflammatory

The INTI elixir used in this recipe contains ginger + turmeric + organic black pepper. The piperine in black pepper increases the bioavailability of curcumin by 20 times (Shoba 1998 study), and [6]-gingerol inhibits the NF-kB pathway. The result: a much greater anti-inflammatory effect than a mocktail with ginger alone.

Possible variations

• Add grated fresh ginger for a more pronounced spiciness
• Replace honey with organic maple syrup
• For a more festive version: decorate with seasonal fruits

Storage

This drink is best enjoyed fresh, within 30 minutes of preparation. The INTI elixir itself can be stored for 12 months unopened, 2 months after opening in the refrigerator.

Other INTI recipes

• INTI Tonic: the signature mocktail
• INTI Mule: Non-alcoholic Moscow Mule
• INTI Hot: warm winter herbal tea
• Immunity-boosting morning smoothie
• INTI Detox cucumber-mint
• INTI Spritz non-alcoholic aperitif
• Golden milk latte
• Homemade INTI Lemonade