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French one panel on linen famous vintage Art Deco advertising poster for
Bonal Gentiane-Quina. Designed in 1933 (or 1935, depending on the edition) by the renowned French artist A.M. Cassandre, the poster features a clever visual pun that translates to "open your appetite".
Product Details
Product Type: Bonal Gentiane-Quina is a classic French quinquina, a type of fortified wine aperitif.
Ingredients: It is made by infusing a mistelle (a base of unfermented grape juice and alcohol) with gentian root, cinchona bark (which contains quinine), and herbs from the Grande Chartreuse mountains.
Flavor Profile: The drink offers an earthy, spicy, and bitter taste, balanced by notes of red fruits, plum, cherry, and licorice, with a vinous texture.
Traditional Use: Known in France as "ouvre l'appétit" (the key to the appetite), it is traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif, served neat or over ice with a lemon twist.
Cocktail Use: Its complex flavor makes it a versatile substitute for Italian amari or sweet red vermouth in various cocktails, pairing well with Scotch, rye, or brandy.
Poster Details
Artist: Adolphe Mouron Cassandre (1901-1968).
Year: The original design is from 1933 or 1935.
Style: It is a prime example of the Art Deco style, known for its bold, geometric design and graphic typography. |
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