Pen Pal

Pen Pal

This warming whiskey-tonic cocktail is reminiscent of both the Boulevardier and Negroni. Bitter and spirit-forward with enough of a citrus backbone to keep it from feeling too heavy, the Pen Pal is one to sip year-round.

Pen Pal Recipe:

1.5 oz rye

1.5 oz dry vermouth

2 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: lemon slice

Stir all ingredients together in an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish.

Disco Nap

Disco Nap

Ever wonder what would happen if a Paloma got together with a Hemingway Daiquiri? The Disco Nap does not disappoint!

Disco Nap Recipe:

2 oz blanco tequila

.75 oz simple syrup

.5 oz lime juice

.5 oz grapefruit juice

3 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: fresh rosemary, orange wheel and/or twist

Combine all ingredients except Tonic Water in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with Tonic Water, stir and garnish.

Birds Of A Feather

Birds Of A Feather

Calling all Negroni lovers, this one's for you. Following an equal parts formula and adding a dash of absinthe for depth, this tonic cocktail is warming and bitter with hints of anise and citrus.

Birds Of A Feather Recipe:

1 oz London dry gin

1 oz sweet vermouth

1 dash absinthe

1 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: orange peel

Stir all ingredients together in an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish.

Gentiana Coffee Tonic

Gentiana Coffee Tonic

Whisk yourself away to a modern European café with this spiked Coffee Tonic cocktail! Mix your favorite gin and coffee for a recipe that’s uniquely yours.

Gentiana Coffee Tonic Recipe:

1 oz gin

1 oz coffee liqueur

1 oz cold brew coffee or espresso

4 oz Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: orange wedge

Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.

Midnight in Paris

Midnight in Paris

Classic and spirit-forward cocktail fans will love this Boulevardier riff! In this sparkling variation, Gentiana stands in for Campari while a smooth barrel-strength bourbon balances out the sweetness of vermouth and bitterness of the tonic.

Midnight in Paris Recipe:

1.25 oz barrel-strength bourbon

1 oz sweet vermouth

3 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: orange slice and cocktail cherry

Stir ingredients together in a glass with ice and garnish.

Summer Crush

Summer Crush

Complex and herbaceous, this low-proof cocktail is perfect for spritz fans looking for a tropical-inspired twist.

Summer Crush Recipe:

1 oz Campari

.25 oz lime juice

2 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: orange wheel

Fill a glass with crushed ice and add Tonic Water. Add Campari, lime juice and cubed ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into glass and garnish.

Vespa

Vespa

Fans of spritzes and dry martinis will love this bitter, earthy cocktail - and clocking in at an ultra low-proof, it’s just as perfect for leisurely afternoon happy hours as it is for long nights of partying.

Vespa Recipe:

1 oz dry vermouth, chilled

3 dashes orange bitters

3 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: green olives

Add bitters to a chilled cocktail glass. Add vermouth, finish with Tonic Water and garnish.

Vermouth & Tonic

Vermouth & Tonic

When you’re in the mood for a refreshing spritz but desire a bit more body and complexity of flavor, try mixing your favorite sweet vermouth with tonic water. We love garnishing with sweet sangria olives for a Mediterranean twist.

Vermouth & Tonic Recipe:

2 oz sweet vermouth

5 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: orange slice and green olives

Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.

Mediterranean Sunset Spritz

Mediterranean Sunset Spritz

Who says dreams don't come true? Stir up this low-ABV spritz and start planning your ultimate Mediterranean vacation!

Mediterranean Sunset Spritz Recipe:

1.5 oz Aperol

2 oz orange juice

4 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water

Garnish: orange slices

Stir all ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.

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