Bartenders should know there are many distinguishing factors between mixing with Genever and gin.
Genever is generally softer and sweeter than most gin. While gin is always made with one type of alcohol, Genever is made with at least two different types of spirits and can only be made from grains with juniper added to the mash during the second distillation.
Check out these classic cocktails created with Boomsma Genever, a spirit made from the same recipe since 1883 with a type of grain alcohol called Korn.
Genever offers bartenders a unique way to bring out the authenticity and intended flavors found in classic cocktails.
What a Lady
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 oz Boomsma Jonge Genever
- 3/4 oz Suze
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 muddled cucumber slices
- 1 egg white
Preparation: Muddle cucumber slices, add ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake until outside shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled glass.
Dutch Hanky Panky
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 oz Boomsma Jonge Genever
- 1 1/4 oz La Quintinye Red Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Boomsma Beerenburger
Preparation: combine ingredients in shaker, stir well until cold. Serve in chilled Martini glass with orange twist.
The Amsterdamer
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Boomsma Jonge Genever
- 1 oz Boomsma Beerenburger
- 1/2 oz La Quintinye Extra Dry Vermouth
- 1/4 oz Gabriel Boudier Maraschino
Preparation: Combine ingredients in a shaker. Add ice and shake well. Strain into chilled coupe, garnish with orange twist.
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Source: Mixology News
