Improved Holland Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Oude genever
- 1⁄24 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 1⁄24 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 1⁄24 oz La Fée Parisienne absinthe
- 2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Nick & Nora glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method:
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Improved Holland Gin Cocktail contains 108 calories
History:
The classic Holland House "improved" due to the use of genever.
Review:
Salmon-pink with subtle juniper, rounded by maraschino liqueur, aromatic bitters and absinthe. (I should perhaps add that 1.25ml or 1/24oz is roughly equal to 4 dashes.)
