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(Aperitivo)

Category: Spirit-Free / Low-ABV · Aperitivo
Glass: Collins
Ice: Rocks (cubes)
Delivery: À la minute

Spec

  • 1.5 oz Suze
  • 3 oz Tonic Water
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters

Build

Build in a Collins glass over rocks. Suze first, then tonic, then soda. Add Peychaud's. Stir lightly to integrate.

Garnish

Lemon Wheel — fresh herb (rosemary or thyme) optional

Story

Lancey's bitter aperitivo. NOTE: Suze contains alcohol (~20% ABV) — verify NA positioning with guests if they ask. Marketed as low-ABV, not zero-proof.

Service note

Collins, cubes, light stir. Make sure NA guests understand Suze has alcohol — the menu may flag this; verify if uncertain.

Tasting notes

Bitter, herbal-citrus, refreshing. Suze's gentian bite is the focal point.

Costing (from live beverage grid)

  • Pour cost: $2.42
  • Menu price: $16
  • Pour cost %: 15.1%
  • Margin: 84.9%

⚠ Suze has ABV — confirm NA vs low-ABV positioning per current menu copy. Beverage director to verify.