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Jardins – French Organic Aperitifs and Sparkling Cuvées

Jardins is a young French manufacturer that was founded in 2022 with a simple mission: to create high-quality organic non-alcoholic aperitifs that are on par with classic aperitifs in terms of taste. Founders Alix Besnier and Henri Volpiliere specialize in plant-inspired, single-varietal flavor profiles – syrups as an aperitif base and sparkling cuvées as a ready-to-drink option.

Aperitif Syrups as the Brand's Core

Jardins' syrup line is the foundation of the brand. Unlike classic syrups, they are not designed for lemonades, but as an aperitif component – the syrup is mixed with soda water, tonic, or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine to create a non-alcoholic aperitif option. Organic ingredients and a deliberately low sugar content distinguish Jardins from many syrup competitors. A silver award at the French Epicure competition 2023 for the Suspendus variety documents the artisanal quality of the line.

The Four Syrup Lines

Suspendus – Orange & Rosemary. The classic in the range, with a bitter note and herbal aroma. Ideal as a non-alcoholic Aperol substitute or as an aperitif base with soda water.

Fleuris – Elderflower & Bergamot. The floral variant – the delicate sweetness of elderflower meets the bitterness of bergamot. Excellent with non-alcoholic sparkling wine or as a cocktail modifier.

Solaires – Ginger & Apricot. The warming variety with the sharpness of ginger and the ripe fruit of apricot. Works neat on ice as well as in non-alcoholic cocktails.

D'Eden – Fig & Red Berries. The fruitiest variant – the sweetness of fig, rounded off by red berry acidity. An insider tip for complementing cheese boards.

Bulles de Jardins – The Sparkling Cuvées

The year after the syrups, Bulles de Jardins were created – three non-alcoholic sparkling varieties designed as ready-to-drink aperitifs. Rose Ginger Sparkling with a floral character, Bergamot Rosemary Sparkling with a prominent herbal note, Grape Walnut Sparkling with a surprisingly nutty aroma. All three sparkling, non-alcoholic, and in the aperitif glass shape.

What to Use Jardins For

• As a non-alcoholic aperitif neat (for Bulles de Jardins) or as a syrup base (Suspendus & Co. with soda water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine)
• As a cocktail component – Suspendus as an Aperol substitute, Fleuris in non-alcoholic Hugo variations
• As an accompaniment to a cheese board – D'Eden with ripe goat cheese, Solaires with hard cheese
• As a gift idea – the mini gift box with Suspendus & Fleuris is a popular souvenir for aperitif lovers

Frequently Asked Questions about Jardins

What distinguishes a Jardins aperitif syrup from a classic syrup?
Jardins syrups are designed as an aperitif component, not as a lemonade base. They are deliberately less sweet, have herbal or bitter-accentuated profiles (rosemary, bergamot), and only develop their character when mixed with soda water, tonic, or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine. In direct comparison to classic fruit syrups, they appear more mature and complex.

Are Jardins products organic?
Yes. Both the syrup line and the Bulles de Jardins cuvées are organic-certified. The ingredients come from controlled organic cultivation, and processing takes place in France.

How do I dose a Jardins syrup as an aperitif?
A standard dosage is 2 cl of syrup to 10 cl of soda water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine – depending on the desired sweetness. The syrup is poured into a tall glass with ice, then filled with the mixer and gently stirred once. A lemon zest or a rosemary sprig as a garnish emphasizes the aperitif character.

What is the Epicure Award?
The Epicure is a French competition for food innovations, awarded annually by the Salon Internationale de l'Alimentation (SIAL). A silver award in 2023 for Jardins Suspendus documents that the syrup innovation was also recognized as remarkable in France.

French organic aperitifs with their own character – syrup or sparkling, always non-alcoholic and always organic.