# The Green Ghost: Why Faccia Brutto Centerbe is the Herbal Liqueur You Need Now

*By Shane Caulder · 2025-05-19*

Move over, Chartreuse. Faccia Brutto Centerbe is the Brooklyn-born herbal liqueur taking over the cocktail world. Here is everything you need to know about the "Green Ghost."

If you’ve spent any time in a craft cocktail bar lately, you’ve likely seen a bottle sporting a minimalist label and a liquid inside so green it looks radioactive. That’s [**Faccia Brutto**](https://facciabruttospirits.com/)** Centerbe**.

While the name translates to "ugly face" in Italian, a nod to the grimace often associated with drinking potent, bitter spirits, the flavor profile is anything but. Produced by Patrick Miller in Brooklyn, this herbal powerhouse is a domestic tribute to the "hundred herbs" tradition of Italy and the legendary monks of France.

### What Exactly is Centerbe?

Traditionally, Centerbe is a high-proof herbal liqueur from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Faccia Brutto’s rendition is a masterclass in balance, macerating **20 different botanicals, **including peppermint, tarragon, sage, and lemon balm, to create a spirit that is fresh, floral, and fiercely botanical.

At **45% ABV**, it packs a punch, but the sweetness is dialed back compared to its neon-green cousins. It’s less "syrup" and more "mountain garden in a glass."

### How to Drink It: From Neat to Negroni

The beauty of Centerbe lies in its versatility. Because it isn't cloyingly sweet, it plays well with a variety of base spirits.

- **The Sips:** Drink it neat as a *digestivo* after a heavy meal. The peppermint and sage work wonders for digestion.

- **The Spritz:** Add 1 oz of Centerbe to a glass of Prosecco and top with a splash of soda water. It’s the ultimate "cool down" drink for summer.

- **The Swap:** Use it in place of Green Chartreuse in a **Last Word**.

  - *Recipe:* Equal parts Gin, Faccia Brutto Centerbe, Maraschino Liqueur, and Lime Juice. Shaken, never stirred.

### Why It’s Topping the Lists

Faccia Brutto has captured the "New Americana" spirit movement perfectly. By focusing on organic ingredients and traditional methods without the gatekeeping of centuries-old European brands, they’ve created a staple that feels both ancient and modern. It’s a bottle that looks as good on your bar cart as it tastes in your coupe glass.

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