Lo-Fi Aperitifs Gentian Amaro

Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro is a bright, floral, and citrus-led amaro with a crisp bitterness grounded in gentian root and cinchona bark. At ~17.5% ABV, its light enough to be very versatilegreat as a low-ABV aperitif, spritz component, or mixer with whiskey or sparkling wine.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Produced by Lo-Fi Aperitifs, based in Napa, California.

• It uses a white wine base, fortified with neutral grape spirits.

• Infused with botanicals including gentian root, cinchona bark, orange oil, hibiscus, grapefruit, ginger, exotic flowers, bois de rose (rosewood-type flavor), bitter root extracts, and others.

• Sweetened with cane sugar and grape concentrate to give a richer mouthfeel.

Specs

Tasting Profile

Uses & Pairings

Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro is very versatile. Heres how to use or pair it:

• Aperitif / Low-ABV Spritzes Top with club soda or sparkling wine for a refreshing pre-dinner drink.

• Cocktail modifier Mix with bourbon or rye whiskey to add bitter and botanical complexity. Also pairs with gin or mezcal.

• Alongside food Cuts well with salty or fatty foods; citrus, herbal, or lightly smoky flavors complement it. Probably nice with food pairing like charcuterie, olives, grilled seafood, aged cheeses.

Mini-Recipes

Here are ready-to-use drink ideas to showcase this amaro:

• Gentian Spritz
  2 oz Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro
  3 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
  Splash of soda water
  Garnish: grapefruit twist

• Gentian & Bourbon Highball
  1.5 oz Bourbon
  1 oz Gentian Amaro
  2 oz club soda
  Garnish: lemon peel

• Amaro Sour
  1.5 oz Gentian Amaro
  oz fresh lemon juice
  oz simple syrup
  Egg white (optional)
  Shake well, strain into coupe, garnish with lemon wheel

• Gentian Negroni Twist
  1 oz gin
  1 oz sweet vermouth
  oz Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro
  oz Campari
  Stir, strain, garnish orange twist