Straight Up | Bitter
White Negroni
Lighter colored yet boldly bitter twist on the Negroni that replaces Campari with gentian liqueur for a brighter alpine style aperitif profile
Bitter · Herbal
Gentian Liqueur
Liqueur|Liqueurs|20% ABV|Alps region, France
Gentian liqueur is an important bittering component in modern and classic inspired cocktails adding structure and aromatic depth
Gentian liqueur brings dry root driven bitterness herbal complexity and aperitif style balance making it ideal for low ABV and aromatic cocktails
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Low
Bitterness
High
Acidity
Low
Body
Light
Taste
BitterEarthyRooted
Aroma
GentianRootHerbsCitrus Peel
Texture
Light
Known For
Classic Cocktails
White NegroniGentian SpritzSuze Tonic
Modern Cocktails
Modern Aperitif HighballsBitter Spritzes
Signature Serves
Aperitif Spritz Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
VermouthCitrusOrange Liqueur
Recommended With
Soda WaterSparkling Wine
Avoid Pairing With
Very Sweet Cream Liqueurs
Substitutes
Substitute With
SuzeSimilar Gentian Aperitif
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Gentian Alternative
similar root bitterness with variation in sweetness and strength
Serving Tips
Serve chilled or with soda or sparkling wine for aperitif style drinks
Storage Tips
Store upright away from sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose quality gentian liqueur for clean balanced root bitterness
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Gentian Liqueur
About Gentian Liqueur
What Does Gentian Liqueur Taste Like?
Dry earthy and intensely bitter with light citrus and herbal aroma
How It Is Made
Gentian root is macerated in alcohol and balanced with sugar and aromatic herbs to create a bitter aperitif style liqueur
How To Use Gentian Liqueur in Cocktails
Use in aperitif cocktails spritzes and bitter forward low ABV drinks
Best For
White negroni style cocktails spritzes and modern aperitif serves
A Bit of History
Gentian liqueurs have been produced in the Alpine regions of Europe for centuries using wild gentian root as a traditional bittering agent