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Mocktails: alcohol-free dolce vita at Il Magi
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Looking for mocktails in Charleroi with as much character as a real cocktail? At Il Magi, our alcohol-free drinks are proper creations. Here is how to choose yours, and what to eat with it.
Alcohol-free belongs at the table
There are plenty of reasons to skip alcohol: driving home, expecting a baby, or simply fancying something lighter. Whatever the reason, you deserve better than a fizzy drink. Our mocktail menu carries the subtitle "La dolce vita, alcohol-free too", and every mocktail costs €10.
Fresh and minty
- Il Fresco (€10): mint, lime, cane sugar and lemonade, a mojito without the rum.
- Tramonto Rosso: strawberry purée, mint, lime and lemonade.
- Fruttato al Basilico (€10): pressed strawberry, homemade basil syrup, lemon and lemonade.
Fruity and exotic
- L'Esotico: passion fruit, mint, lime and lemonade.
- Amore di Capri (€10): passion fruit, mango, strawberry and lime.
- Stella Stellina: passion fruit, vanilla and lime topped with tonic.
- La Conca d'Oro: banana syrup, fresh lemon and lemonade.
- Spiaggia Bianca: coconut cream, pineapple, almond and lime.
Italian bitter
L'Incontro (€10) lengthens Crodino, the Italian alcohol-free bitter aperitif, with sparkling water and an orange slice. The perfect way to open your appetite.
Savoury
L'Orto Botanico (€10) blends tomato juice, lemon, Modena balsamic reduction and celery salt, like an alcohol-free Bloody Mary.
Alcohol-free aperitifs and beers
Our aperitif list includes Crodino (€5), Sanbittèr, Martini Vibrante (€6), an alcohol-free bitter and Pizans N.A. Among the beers, Jupiler 0.0% and Carlsberg Alcohol-Free (€4) go well with pizza.
Which mocktail with which dish?
- Tapas and sharing boards: a bitter like L'Incontro. See our guide to Italian tapas.
- Tomato pizza: the freshness of Il Fresco or Fruttato al Basilico.
- Seafood pasta: citrusy L'Esotico or La Conca d'Oro.
- Grilled meat: savoury L'Orto Botanico.
- Dessert: Spiaggia Bianca or Amore di Capri.
An alcohol-free evening full of flavour
Discover our cooking, or see our wine pairing guide for guests who prefer wine. Browse the menu and book your table. Salute!
Frequently asked questions
Does Il Magi serve alcohol-free cocktails?
Yes. Our menu lists ten house mocktails, from the minty, lime-fresh Il Fresco to the savoury L'Orto Botanico with tomato and balsamic. We also serve Italian alcohol-free aperitifs such as Crodino and Sanbittèr, plus two alcohol-free beers for those who prefer something simpler.
How much does a mocktail cost at Il Magi?
All our mocktails are the same price: €10. Alcohol-free aperitifs such as Crodino or Sanbittèr cost €5, and alcohol-free beers €4. The prices shown on this page come straight from our current menu, so they always match what you will pay at the table.
Which Italian alcohol-free aperitif should I choose?
For a typically Italian bitter taste, Crodino or Sanbittèr are the classics. Our L'Incontro mocktail lengthens Crodino with sparkling water and a slice of orange. If you prefer something fruity, Amore di Capri or Tramonto Rosso are excellent choices to start the evening.
Are there alcohol-free beers at Il Magi?
Yes, we serve two alcohol-free beers: Jupiler 0.0% and Carlsberg Alcohol-Free, each at €4. They pair nicely with pizza, tapas or a sharing board. You will find them in the Beers section of our menu, alongside our Italian and Belgian beers.
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