2023年1月25日 · A guide to Suze, Salers Aperitif and Avèze, the three essential gentian liqueurs, plus easy cocktail recipes to use them in.

One of the most classic French aperitifs is a pour of gentiane liqueur on the rocks with a squeeze of lemon. Salers is the oldest gentian liqueur of the Massif Central, birthplace to this style of product. It distinguishes itself with a pure, firm, rustic earthy profile.

Salers is the oldest and most traditional aperitif of France's Massif Central region, where this style originated. It derives its rustic flavors from hand-harvested gentiane exclusively from the Auvergne region.

Obscure gentian liqueur or cocktail secret ingredient? Alone, Salers Aperitif is enough to make your mouth pucker. Stir it over ice with equal parts gin and bianco vermouth and you have a Blond Negroni. Swap that gin for mezcal, I like to use Fidencio for mixing, and you have a superb variation of the cocktail with a smoky depth. - SS

Enjoy Salers Gentiane Liqueur on the rocks with a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing summer drink. Its low alcohol content and drinkability make it perfect for a Happy Hour menu. For a delightful twist, mix it with San Pellegrino Limonata or other sweetened lemon sodas.

One of the most classic of French aperitifs is a pour of gentiane liqueur on the rocks with a squeeze of lemon. Salers is today the oldest of the producers and also from the Massif Central, birthplace to this style of product.

Salers, a gentian aperitif, is the oldest of its kind from the Massif Central. It started in 1885 in Corrèze. This drink is made with care. First, they extract and clean the roots.

Salers Gentiane Liqueur is made from the root of Gentiane lutea—a wild flowering plant that grows in the Massif Central of France. Its large tuberous roots are bitter and have been used for centuries as an aid to digestion among other cures.

One of the most classic French aperitifs is a pour of gentiane liqueur on the rocks with a squeeze of lemon. Salers is the oldest gentian liqueur of the Massif Central, birthplace to this style of product. It distinguishes itself with a pure, firm, rustic earthy profile.

An elegant, soft-spoken, but very distinct bitter aperitif, Salers is as beautiful to drink as the bottle is to look at. It has an earthy vegetal note that is complemented by hints of citrus peel, mint and anise.