Gentian Cocktails: 12 Bitter Recipes 2026 (Negroni, Suze tonic)

The gentian cocktail entices lovers of noble bitterness. From the minimalist Suze tonic to the mixology-driven White Negroni, discover 12 essential recipes for 2026 featuring De Michellot Gentian Liqueur 70cl 24%.

1. Modern Suze tonic

4 cl De Michellot Gentian + 12 cl tonic + lemon zest + rosemary. A refreshing bitter aperitif.

2. Gentian twist Negroni

Old-fashioned glass: 3 cl gin + 3 cl sweet vermouth + 3 cl Gentian (replaces Campari). Ice, orange zest.

3. White Negroni

3 cl gin + 3 cl Lillet Blanc + 3 cl De Michellot Gentian. Lemon twist.

4. Bitter Spritz

4 cl Gentian + 6 cl Prosecco + 2 cl soda + olive. A revisited Italian aperitif.

5. Gentian Royale

1.5 cl Gentian + 12 cl brut champagne. Bitter elegance.

6. Gentian sour

Shaker: 5 cl Gentian + 2 cl lemon juice + 1 cl sugar syrup + egg white. Dry shake.

7. Gentian Old Fashioned

Tumbler glass: 5 cl bourbon + 1.5 cl Gentian + syrup + angostura + orange zest.

8. Gentian-Grapefruit

Highball glass: 4 cl Gentian + 12 cl pink grapefruit juice + tonic.

9. Gentian Mauresque

4 cl Gentian + 2 cl orgeat + 18 cl water + ice.

10. Gentian Hot Toddy

Mug: 4 cl Gentian + hot water + honey + lemon + cinnamon. Winter.

11. Gentian Coffee

Espresso + 2 cl De Michellot Gentian. Digestif.

12. Gentian Mocktail

Bitter syrup + tonic + zest. Non-alcoholic.

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