Gentian Breeze

Cocktail Description

The Gentian Breeze is like a bitter alchemist's dream, transforming obscure European aperitifs into liquid sunshine.

This golden-hued cocktail balances the intense botanical bitterness of Suze with the softer quinine notes from Kina L'Aero d'Or, while tonic water adds effervescence that lifts the complex flavors. It's surprisingly approachable despite its sophisticated ingredients, offering a dry, herbaceous character with citrus undertones and a pleasantly bitter finish. The Gentian Breeze makes an ideal pre-dinner drink for warm summer evenings or sophisticated brunches, requiring nothing more than a simple build in the glass—perfect for both novice and experienced home bartenders. This cocktail particularly shines alongside salty snacks like marcona almonds, olive tapenade on crostini, or a cheese board featuring alpine varieties that complement its Alpine herbal profile.