Distilleria Alpe Genepy Herbetet

Genepy (or génépi) is named for the Alpine flower (a relative of wormwood) that gives the liqueur its distinctive bitter profile. The character is herbal, sitting halfway between Green Chatreuse and absinthe, though it's floral without any trace of anise. As you drink it, you'll find flavors of mint, lavender, and even rosemary. I usually enjoy it the traditional way: as a digestive, neat, and very, very cold. For mixing, it works well with gins featuring a cucumber botanical like Hendrick's and Uncle Val's. I like it equal parts gin and genepy, for a strong and bracing drink that's balanced by genepy's inherent sweetness. Or, you can add the combo to lemonade for hot, summer days—and a basil leaf garnish really makes it sing. It even works shockingly well in any cocktail featuring hot chocolate, or chocolate bitters.