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