Historical Context

Gentian aperitif from the Auvergne, produced since 1929

What Does Avèze Taste Like?

Gentian root at the front, earthy and rooty, with mountain herbs through the middle. It finishes dry and citric, bitter without much sweetness to balance it.

More liqueurs with Gentian Root Alpine Herbs Citrus Zest

Recipes with Avèze

The Volcano

2 oz as Avèze

Regional

Use Avèze as a Substitute

In place of Leopold Bros Three Pins: Colorado Cider
An alpine herbal liqueur lengthened with fresh apple cider
Modern
In place of Salers Gentiane: Salers Tonic
The Auvergne gentian, long over tonic with an orange twist
Regional
In place of Braulio: Agave Gracias
Braulio and mezcal in an Old Fashioned frame, sweetened with unrefined cane
Modern
In place of Amaro Angeleno: Angeleno Heights
A Californian amaro standing in for the vermouth in a whiskey cocktail
Modern

Related Liqueurs

Bottles that share a flavor profile

Bittermens

Amère Sauvage

Toro

Centerbe

Salers

The Volcano

Colorado Cider

Salers Tonic

Agave Gracias

Angeleno Heights