Bergamot from Calabria, cedro from Sicily, chamomile, lavender and gentian — rebuilt from a rosolio recipe the Italian royal court drank in the 1600s, and poured into the most beautiful bottle on any bar in London.
Rosolio — a rose-petal and citrus liqueur — becomes the ceremonial drink of the House of Savoy, served to seal agreements.
Calabria
Bergamot is hand-harvested on the Ionian coast, the only place on earth it grows commercially, for its sharp floral perfume.
Sicily
Cedro citron joins it, along with chamomile, lavender, gentian, yellow roses and Melissa balm.
The Bottle
Fluted, jade-green glass with a metal cap and a bust of Bacchus — designed to be the object on the shelf people ask about.
What Sets It Apart
Calabrian Bergamot
Hand-harvested where it is the only place it grows
A Rosolio, Not a Liqueur
A near-extinct Italian category, brought back
The Bottle Itself
Fluted jade glass — a gift that needs no wrapping
A Three-Part Spritz
Prosecco, Italicus, one olive — that is the whole recipe
Tasting Profile
Bergamot
Floral
Sweetness
Bitterness
BergamotChamomileLavenderYellow RoseCitron
How to Serve It
The Italicus Spritz
50ml Italicus, 100ml prosecco, one green olive
The Bergamot Martini
Gin, Italicus, a twist of lemon — stirred, not shaken
With Tonic
Long, low and floral — the easiest summer serve
Pairs Well With
Green Olives
The traditional garnish, and the ideal snack
Oysters
Citrus perfume against sea salt
Burrata
Cream and bergamot, a very Italian idea
Lemon Tart
Citrus on citrus, with flowers in between
The Finishing Touches
Green Velvet Gift Box
Our signature presentation box, added at checkout.
Hand-Tied Ribbon
Wide cream satin, tied by hand into a full bow.
Signature Gift Bag
Our matching gift bag, so it's ready to hand over on arrival.
Your Message
Add a personal note at checkout — we'll include it with the delivery.
Sending it as a surprise? Enter the recipient's address at checkout and we'll deliver straight to their door, boxed, ribboned and carrying your message — in as little as 30–45 minutes anywhere in London.
How We Deliver
London · 30–45 Minutes
Delivered to your door 24/7, 365 days a year, across Greater London.
UK-Wide Delivery
Express in 1–2 business days, standard in 3–5. Rates shown at checkout.
Tracked & Confirmed
Shipment confirmation with live tracking sent to your email.
Challenge 21
Age verified on delivery — 18+ ID required. Responsible retailing, always.
At a Glance
Origin
Italy
House
Italicus
Style
Rosolio di Bergamotto
Key Botanicals
Bergamot, cedro, chamomile, lavender
ABV
20%
Bottle Size
70cl
Questions
What is a rosolio?
An old Italian style of liqueur built on rose petals and citrus, once the ceremonial drink of the Savoy court and almost entirely forgotten by the twentieth century. Italicus is the bottle that brought the category back, swapping the rose emphasis for Calabrian bergamot.
How do I make an Italicus Spritz?
Fill a wine glass with ice, pour 50ml Italicus, top with 100ml chilled prosecco, and garnish with a single green olive. That is genuinely the entire recipe — no soda, no bitters. The olive is not a gimmick; the salt sharpens the bergamot.
What does bergamot actually taste like?
If you drink Earl Grey tea, you already know it — bergamot is what gives Earl Grey its perfume. It is more floral and more bitter than lemon, with a distinctive aromatic lift that makes it unmistakable.
Who is this a good gift for?
It is one of the safest beautiful gifts we sell. At 20% it is gentle, the flavour is approachable, and the bottle is genuinely striking on a shelf. Ideal for a host, a new home, or anyone who has been posting spritz photographs all summer.
Can you deliver it directly to the person I'm gifting?
Yes — enter their address at checkout and add your message. In London it can be at their door within 30–45 minutes, any hour of the day. The recipient must be 18+ with ID for our Challenge 21 check.
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