Gentiana Tonic Water
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Peach Bellini and Ginger Rose Spritz Cocktails with Non-Alcoholic Wine
These 2 drinks were made with Zera Non-Alcoholic Wine and Juices from Tuscany. You can substitute with local juices and NA wine you can find in your local market.
Peach Bellini
1.5 oz Top Note Gentiana
1.5 oz Biobacche Peach Juice Nectar
4 oz Zera Rose
Orange Wheel Garnish
In a wine glass or highball, add Peach Nectar, and Top Note Gentiana. Carefullly pour Zera rose on top and give a gentle stir. Leave enough space for the Zera to foam. Ice is opitional. Garnish with an orange wheel or orange peel expressed over top.
Ginger Rose Spritz
1 oz Top Note Ginger Beer
1 oz Biobacche Red Currant Juice Nectar
3 oz Zera Rose
Lemon Garnish
In a wine glass or highball, add Currant Nectar, and Top Note Ginger Beer. Carefullly pour Zera Rose on top and give a gentle stir. Leave enough space for the Zera to foam. Ice is opitional. Garnish with an lemon wheel or lemon peel expressed over top.
Gentiana Jungle Bird
The Jungle Bird is a modern classic popular on craft cocktail menus and at tiki bars around the world. Our version swaps out Campari for Gentiana, adding a pleasant fizz while retaining the herbal bitterness of the original recipe.
Gentiana Jungle Bird Recipe:
1.5 oz dark rum
1.5 oz pineapple juice
.5 oz lime juice
.5 oz simple syrup
2 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water
Garnish: dehydrated pineapple and maraschino cocktail cherry
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.
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
Gentiana Italiana
Gentiana is the first gentian-forward tonic water produced in the United States since the late 19th century. This uniquely bittersweet beverage is perfect for fans of classic Italian aperitivo sodas and those looking to treat themselves to a low-sugar spirit-free cocktail.
Gentiana Italiana Recipe:
4 oz Top Note Gentiana Tonic Water
Garnish: green olive and orange twist
Pour the tonic water into a chilled coupe glass and garnish.
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.