Suze Original Aperitif has been made the same way since 1889, when Fernand Moureaux had the idea of distilling gentian roots to create an original aperitif based on something other than wine. More than 135 years later, the recipe is unchanged — maceration and distillation of fresh gentian root, balanced with a carefully selected blend of aromatic plants, producing the golden colour, distinctive bitterness, and aromatic complexity that have made Suze one of France’s most beloved and enduring aperitifs. Ideal neat, over ice, or as the base for a wide range of cocktails.
Appearance
Brilliant golden amber — the iconic colour of Suze, immediately recognisable and as distinctive as the taste within.
Aroma
Aromatic and complex — fresh gentian root leads with its characteristic earthy, herbal bitterness, balanced by the subtle influence of many different aromatic plants. A bouquet of genuine depth and originality that has remained unchanged for over a century.
Palate
Clean, bitter, and beautifully balanced — the fresh gentian character delivers a distinctive and refreshing bitterness that is the hallmark of Suze, with the aromatic plant complexity adding layers of herbal interest and a long, dry finish. A taste that is genuinely unlike anything else.
Serving Suggestions
Exceptional served neat or over ice as a classic French aperitif. Outstanding in cocktails — Suze’s golden colour and bitter gentian character make it an ideal base for the White Negroni (Suze, gin, and dry vermouth), the Suze Tonic (Suze over ice with premium tonic and a twist of lemon), or any cocktail that calls for a bitter, aromatic, and genuinely original spirit.
