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Suze Tonic recipe

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Bitter aperitif served on ice in a highball glass.

Aperitif Long
Volume 17 cl
Alcohol 4.4 %
Calories 419 kcal
Colour Clear, Yellow
Difficulty Easy
Published 10/2026
Prep time 3 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the Suze.
  3. Top up with tonic and stir gently.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Tumbler

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History

Suze, a gentian liqueur created in 1889, gets its bitterness from yellow gentian root harvested in the French mountains.

Decoration

Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or a lemon zest.

Variation

With dry white wine instead of tonic, you get a "Suze Blanc".

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Suze Tonic called?

The Suze Tonic cocktail is also known as suze tonic, suze, gentian tonic, french bitter aperitif.

Which glass should Suze Tonic be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Tumbler.

What is the volume of Suze Tonic?

The volume of the Suze Tonic cocktail is 17 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Suze Tonic?

The alcohol content of the Suze Tonic recipe is 4.4%.

How many calories are in Suze Tonic?

The calories of the Suze Tonic cocktail are estimated at 419 calories.

What colour is Suze Tonic?

The Suze Tonic cocktail is Clear, Yellow in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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