Some ideas for you to make your home-made gentian aperitif :

  A gentian aperitif taken half an hour before a meal whets the appetite. And gentian promotes easier digestion.

  Those are well-known benefits of gentian roots and a excellent reason to have a home-made gentian aperitif (in moderation, of course).

  Using the gentian roots in a decoction maximizes its benefits. But taste and bitterness are also increased !