Suze D'Autrefois Liqueur - 750ml

Description

Suze D'Autrefois Liqueur, also known as Suze Saveur d'Autrefois, is a French gentian aperitif with a bright yellow color, earthy bitterness, and citrusy lift. Inspired by the older Suze profile, this expression emphasizes the bold, rooty flavor of gentian while keeping a refreshing aperitif balance. Bottled at 20% ABV, it is especially useful in White Negronis, tonic highballs, spritzes, and bitter low-ABV cocktails.

Producer

Suze has been part of French aperitif culture since 1889, when it helped popularize gentian-based bitters in cafés and bars. The brand became part of Pernod in 1965 and remains closely tied to its luminous yellow color, delicate bitterness, and citrus undertones. Suze D'Autrefois was introduced as a throwback expression inspired by the brand’s earlier formulation, with a stronger gentian presence than standard Suze.

Cocktail Suggestions

Suze D'Autrefois Liqueur is a signature choice for a White Negroni with gin and Lillet Blanc or blanc vermouth. Its gentian bitterness replaces the red bitter found in a classic Negroni, giving the cocktail a lighter, drier, and more floral profile with a sharp aperitif edge.

It also works well in a Suze Tonic with chilled tonic water and a grapefruit or lemon twist. The tonic lifts Suze’s citrus notes, while the gentian root gives the highball a bitter, earthy backbone that feels more distinctive than a simple spritz.