Long Drink
Suze Tonic
How to make a Suze Tonic - the refreshingly bitter French aperitif of Suze and tonic water. Easy highball recipe with a fine gentian note.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Suze Tonic is the French answer to the Gin and Tonic: instead of gin, the yellow gentian liqueur Suze provides a striking, slightly earthy bitter note. Together with lively tonic water, it creates a light, elegant aperitif that wakes up the palate without being too heavy.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass completely with ice cubes.
- Pour the Suze over the ice.
- Top up with well-chilled tonic water.
- Stir briefly once with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.
Garnish: Lemon wedge
Pro tip: Use a neutral, dry tonic water so the fine gentian bitter note of the Suze is not masked.
Frequently asked questions
What is Suze?
Suze is a French bitter liqueur based on gentian root with a distinctly yellow color and a strong tart note.
How strong is a Suze Tonic?
Thanks to the high proportion of tonic, the drink is light and refreshing and well suited as an aperitif.
What can I replace Suze with?
Another gentian liqueur or a yellow bitter such as Gentiane comes closest to the original.
Ingredients
- Suze (gentian liqueur)5 cl
- Tonic water12 cl
- Lemon1 wedge
- Ice cubesas needed
