Bols Genever Gin, 70 cl

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Inn Express provides this information in good faith, but it's important to note that its accuracy and completeness depend on the suppliers. Its a relaunch of an old, old spirit, Genever was the precursor to English gins, as well as being the origin of the phrase 'Dutch Courage'.

Grappa, there’s never been a better reason to recapture a flavour from your past (or discover something fresh! Vodka and tequila are key ingredients in many of the world’s most popular cocktails, from refreshing margaritas to James Bond’s iconic Vesper martini (shaken, not stirred, of course).It didn't take long for the English to try and recreate the spirit, which resulted in being a spirit related to Genever, but not the real deal. In addition to being an impeccable spirit for drinking neat, it proved to be perfect for a new phenomenon in the USA; the cocktail. Surprisingly (or not so, considering the similarities to whisky) this drink is particularly tasty neat, on or off the rocks. A traditional genever from popular Dutch drinks producer Bols, who can track their genever heritage back to the 16th century. Try this beautiful genever in a Red Light Negroni, a Bols classic with Italian bitter liqueur and sweet vermouth.

In 2006 David Wondrich wrote Imbibe, a book about the first cocktail book ever written by Jerry Thomas.

This is a totally authentic and unique drink that should be tried by anyone with an interest in gin. Genever was a preferred spirit in cocktails back then, so why not bring it back and continue writing history? The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers. They appear in a wide variety of cocktails and can be mixed with other drinks or used in baking – there’s a reason that the sweeter varieties have become staples in many classic desserts!

Substitute aged rum or whiskeys with aged Genever and I can guarantee you'd end up with a great cocktail. These first cocktails were often made with genever, because of its powerful, delicious flavors and balanced mixing qualities. Bols Genever Original is an award-winning classic cocktail spirit that combines the mixability of a white spirit and the complexity of a brown spirit. Piet van Leijenhorst, Master Distiller at Lucas Bols is an expert when it comes to the traditional Dutch spirit Genever.Even though they might share some similar ingredients, gin does not deliver the complexity Genever has, because of the missing key ingredient malt spirit. For a true taste of Holland, combine it with a glass of white beer and partake in the traditional Dutch ritual of a ‘Kopstootje’. Based on the original 1820 Bols Genever recipe that was used in many cocktails in the 19th century.