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# An aperitivo in the Algarve: best cocktail hour in Carvoeiro beach
- URL: https://www.thesignaturejess.com/algarve-non-alcoholic-aperitivo-tivoli-carvoeiro/
- Published: 2025-07-06T09:42:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-07T09:43:07.000Z
- Description: Discover the joy of alcohol-free aperitivos in the Algarve at the Tivoli Carvoeiro bar. From passionfruit mocktails to gorgeous views and snacks, here’s how one perfect day inspired a new ritual.
- Author: Jess
- Tags: Algarve, Wine & Cocktails, Portugal

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I love cocktails and thankfully, my husband is very good at doing them. But I do not like always having a glass of alcohol in my hand. Some people drink a glass of wine or a beer every day (and it's okay! not judging!) but I drink only one or two per month, at most. 

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**An aperitivo in Lake Como - September 2019*

Inspired by a trip to Lake Como, Italy we did a few years ago, my husband and I love having an *aperitivo*, especially on friday evenings, to celebrate the week just past and the weekend ahead. 

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**Passion fruit gin cocktail with fever tree mixer at Tivoli Carvoeiro, Algarve*

*Aperitivo* is not a full meal, but more of a celebratory pause with a tipple and a snack. You can make it as fancy as you'd like. So it was quite interesting trying an alcohol-free gin cocktail (with fresh passionfruit!) by the beach at the Tivoli Carvoeiro a few weeks ago at *aperitivo* time, when we were in the Algarve. 

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**View from the bar at Tivoli Carvoeiro, Algarve*

An *aperitivo* would not be complete with a few nuts, crips, olives, cheeses, dried fruits... and that gorgeous Spring weather. I wanted for nothing at that moment, feeling so blessed to feeling the joy of small things after a difficult month.

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**Back at home with a bottle of alcohol free Gordon's Gin - Made with distilled botanicals*

It was not only a beautiful day with the most gorgeous scenery but it was refreshing to enjoy the moment without alcohol. That is why I bought an alcohol-free gin to try at home and... I am in love! I have been doing lots of cocktails and I don't think I will go back to "normal" gin. 

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**Passion fruit cocktails during book club*

I also shared the nectar with my [**book club mates**](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/the-book-club-of-your-dreams/) at our latest bookclub a few weeks ago and it was thoroughly enjoyed!

I am always so happy when a day out at a restaurant or a bar inspires us back at home. For more suggestions on the coolest places to eat and drink around Carvoeiro, Algarve, [**check this article out**](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/algarve-restaurants-lagoa-carvoeiro-ferragudo-benagil-porches/).

[Algarve Restaurant Review: Rei das Praias, Salga, FerragudusWhere to eat when in the Algarve, especifically Lagoa, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Benagil & Porches. All places are recommended with an honest and unbiased review.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/67/5867d415-55cd-4f42-962a-67b9b6110b2c/content/images/icon/VHColletion_02_vhcollection_03-371.png)The SignatureJess![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/67/5867d415-55cd-4f42-962a-67b9b6110b2c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_3981-1-1-1.jpg)](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/algarve-restaurants-lagoa-carvoeiro-ferragudo-benagil-porches/)

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