Ghia reviews and discussion

4.2

82% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Chic, luxurious packaging
  • Complex, bitter flavor profile
  • Versatile mixing options
  • Convenient, tasty canned spritzes
  • Punishingly bitter aftertaste
  • Murky, cloudy appearance
  • Short post‑open shelf life
  • Inconsistent flavor distinctness

Ghia earns polarized reviews yet proves effective for bitter, botanical non‑alcoholic sipping; many praise its complex, Campari‑adjacent flavor, chic packaging, and canned Le Spritz (especially Ginger and Lime & Salt) for recreating a cocktail ritual, while others find the taste punishingly bitter, murky, or one‑note and say it works better mixed. Reviews also note standout unboxing and gifting appeal but call out inconsistencies across flavors, short shelf life once opened, and sediment/cloudiness in the bottle.

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537 reviews and posts

  • Shopping on Ghia's website is so very fun, first of all the design embodies a very cool, sexy and alluring feel and the branding and packaging won't make you feel strange holding a N/A beverage during a social setting. They also have recipes, which is fun when you don't want to drink it outright. I ordered right before Christmas, and I was given an immediate update that one of the items I ordered (a set with a puzzle and their delicious hazelnut spreads) would be delayed, and I was given $20 store credit without me asking. I have to admit, I did have to check up on this order a month later, and when it turned out the fulfillment had overlooked my order by accident, they immediately refunded me the cost of the set, gave me $100 store credit and immediately sent me the set. Except the set was from the owner's personal collection with a handwritten note apologizing for the oversight. I honestly thought they really had gone above and beyond -- they have me a customer for life. Now as for the actual Ghia products - the apéritifs are tasty and has that bite that I seek from an alcoholic drink. However, after having kids, my tolerance for alcohol has lessened and the negative after effects outweigh the joy of drinking. I know that Ghia's been around for a while but glad I found them and will have them stocked at home for hosting for my friends who are sober curious. The Ghianduja Hazelnut Spread is also the grown up version of Nutella - less sugar, with more texture thanks to the quinoa and crushed almond crunch.

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  • I tried the original and personally I wasn’t a fan. I don’t mind a bitter aperitif but the finish on this is alittle too bitter for me. A shame as I was really looking forward to trying it as part of my dry January. I’ll be trying the other flavours though as maybe they will be better for me.

  • This was a great treat and non-alcoholic alternative to a mule. I was hoping for something more negroni like but still enjoyed the taste of this one. The ginger really pops out and tastes so good over ice! Wish Ghia was a bit cheaper and affordable though per can.

  • This is one of those NA drinks that actually hits the spot and doesn’t feel like I would drink it all in 30 seconds. I like their styling and their flavors and the options to get cans or bottles. Now I just wish they would bring back the stickers to customize your own bottles when they’re empty! They have great gift sets and now this is my go to gift for friends when they are pregnant.

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  • I finally tried Ghia and I GET the hype. I picked up the Original Aperitif and the canned Spritz, and both feel really thoughtful and grown up in a way a lot of non alcoholic drinks miss. These are not sugary substitutes trying to taste like juice. They are bitter, herbal, layered, and interesting. The kind of drink you sip slowly and actually think about. I tried the Spritz first and immediately loved it. It is earthy, citrusy, lightly sweet, and definitely bitter in a good way. It reminds me of sitting outside in peak summer heat with salty air and sun on your skin. Very botanical and very refreshing. It honestly scratches the same itch as a gin based drink, so if you like herbal spirits or amaros, this will make sense to you right away. It feels elevated but still easy to drink. If you love an spritz, the Original Aperitif is even more versatile and honestly more cost effective. Mixed with sparkling water it is bright and complex with a little citrus pop and a bitter finish that keeps it interesting. It has layers. Sweet at first, then herbal, then slightly savory. Definitely something I will be making on repeat once summer really hits. Ghia recommends kombucha which I will definitely be trying. Overall, Ghia feels intentional, well done, adult, and cool. If you are curious about non alcoholic options but still want something that feels adult and ritual worthy, this is a great place to start. I already know I will be stocking this all summer ☀️

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  • I gifted these to a sober family member. She absolutely loved having an elevated drink option during the holidays that had lots of flavor and none of the alcohol. The packaging was very pretty and the pour spouts added an extra lux feel to the bottle.

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  • Nicely spiced, ginger really comes through. Not too sweet. I usually mix it with some sparkling water and a spritz of lemon or lime. Tastes a little flat on its own, definitely better as a mixer. Great with some limeade.

  • As someone who stopped drinking, I've been seeking non-alcoholic options. This product called itself a social tonic -- I didn't find any "altering" effects from the drink. I thought the flavors were good, but not great. The flavors are a bit earthy, so better for mixing and making mocktails than just drinking straight up. I'd purchase again, but it isn't my overall favorite alcohol alternative.

  • I really wasn't sure what to expect when getting these products. I have heard about this brand for so long and really wanted to give the products a try. I got the regular and berry aperitif as well as four of the can flavors. Overall I think these are good. Some of the flavors take a little to get into but overall I think these are a fun twist on non-alcoholic beverages.

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  • I tried both the Apéritif Duo and the Le Spritz variety pack and enjoyed every bottle/can. The flavors are layered and refreshing without being sweet, with that signature bitter-herbal bite that makes Ghia feel like a proper aperitif. The Apéritif Duo is great for slow evenings and simple spritzes, while the Le Spritz cans are super convenient for picnics or hosting—consistent, crisp, and genuinely satisfying. I’m on a non-alcoholic journey, and Ghia has been an easy, celebratory swap; I’ve already gifted both to my brother and his pregnant girlfriend, and they loved them too. Strongly recommend for anyone looking for a grown-up NA option with real complexity and ritual.

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  • Ghia is amazing. A great option for a non-alcoholic beverage that is not super sweet and makes you feel like you're drinking a cocktail. Also a great mixer for an alcoholic drink too. Delicious with seltzer and lemon and very cute bottle and cans.

  • I've had the normal Ghia before and it's fine, but I think where it shines is in the spritzes! I LOVE the Fizz and the canned Ghia spritzes, on ice, in a fancy cocktail glass really gaslights you into thinking "wait...did i have a cocktail?" in the best way. If you can get your hands on The Fizz, definitely get it. I got it for a party that I didn't feel like drinking at and it disappeared -- highly recommend for the days where you want the mouth feel of a cocktail without the hangover! Will still say, the pricing is a bit bonkers given there is no alcohol

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  • For the cost a low-calorie mocktail spicy juice sample. It’s not worth it. At almost any given party you could be drinking two or three drinks and it would’ve cost 20 bucks to have ghia. It’s not worth it in my opinion.

  • Great flavor for being a non-alcoholic beverage and is pretty easy to get creative with making mocktails. I enjoy the Ghia product over Kin Euphoric and still would like to try their spritz product. Be prepared that for just about any drink you make with it, someone is bound to assume you made a bloody mary based on the color. Also, I still like to use it even with other liquor since it adds a nice herbal flavor and isn't going to add sweetness to a drink.

  • I've admired Ghia's branding and voice from afar and finally tried it once I found a bottle in a store. I really enjoyed it! I had it with club soda and ginger beer and the bubbles really leveled it up for me. I've also tried their spritz can and was equally impressed. As someone who doesn't love drinking during the week, it was cool and special enough to have with dinner and still feel like I was getting an experience. I found the taste interesting, complex and pleasant.

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    I'd love to see more retail distribution and on restaurant menus!

  • I had tried the bottled version of Ghia in a mocktail at an event last year as one of my first encounters with non-alcoholic beverages and thought the flavoring was really interesting. I later gifted bottles to a pregnant family member who raved about it! I had been eyeing the spritz for a bit because of the amazing packaging + coolness factor around the brand, and when I finally got my hands on it, I was not let down. I love that Ghia included their consumers in the R&D phase for the Spritz and really worked to get the flavor right. It's a very elevated flavor, while still having fun ~ come for the packaging, stay for the spritz ☀️

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    The aftertaste is a bit more bitter than I was expecting, but not necessarily bad! Just takes some getting used to.

  • Big fan, slightly bitter taste at first but I've really grown to love it. One of my favorite random details about Ghia is their Spotify playlists 🎶. While the unboxing was lovely when bought online, I love seeing Ghia in a local grocery store in Detroit (dangerous spontaneous purchases happen there...).

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    drink recipes via QR code on the bottle? :)

  • I've always liked more botanical infused drinks— and Ghia is a good non-alcoholic alternative. The berry flavour is definitely more on the sweeter side, but not overtly so. There's a light, after-taste of sourness that isn't unpleasant. That said, this is on the higher end of the price band for a non-ABV alternative— so definitely search around for discount codes (of which, there are generally a few around) if that's what's stopping you from purchasing.

  • Pretty good taste for a non-alcoholic drink! Quite pricey when you consider the size of the cans (compared to others on the market)... so may not repurchase simply for that reason, but tastes good!

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  • LOVE this brand! First of all, I don't drink so finding all these non-alcoholic brands that taste amazing and look great! Ghia is more of a herbal/botanical flavor so it's not overly sweet. I've tried all the canned drinks and enjoyed all of them so far! recently spotted the Ghia nut butter and that's next on the list to try :)