Light & Refreshing light, citrusy aperitivo
Suze
French gentian aperitif with bright yellow color
Historical Context
Classic French gentian aperitif, launched by Fernand Moureaux in 1889. Picasso pasted its bottle into a 1912 cubist collage, Glass and Bottle of Suze.
What Does Suze Taste Like?
Bright and gentian-forward, with a clean herbal bitterness balanced by citrus and floral notes. A gentle sweetness rounds the edge, making it one of the more approachable bitter aperitifs despite its assertive root character.
Recipes with Suze
Use Suze as a Substitute
- In place of Braulio
- In place of Leopold Bros Three Pins
- In place of Varnelli Amaro dell'Erborista
- In place of Fernet 1882
Guides
FAQ
What is Suze made of?
Suze is built on gentian root — the bitter yellow gentian that grows wild in the mountains of France. The roots are harvested, macerated in neutral alcohol, then distilled and blended with a proprietary mix of other botanicals before bottling at 15% ABV. The recipe dates to 1889 and gives Suze its pale-yellow color and clean, rooty bitterness.
Related Liqueurs
Bottles that share a flavor profile