Holland gin

  • Delft Blue

    It’s Mixology Monday time again, and this month we are hosted by Adventures In Cocktails with the theme – “Niche Spirits”. So that means no basics: no vodka, tequila, gin, rum, brandy or whiskey.

    We said, “Hey, how about a nice Genever Cocktail from our new book – DIY Cocktails?”

    Genever, AKA “Holland Gin”, is the Dutch predecessor from which the more ubiquitous “London Dry” gin evolved.

    Ingredients:
    2 parts Bols Genever
    1 part Creme … Read more

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    Berry Red Summer

    ByDOTW Staff

    Summer is here … and so are fresh summer cocktails! This one features red raspberries and red grapefruit along with Holland gin and honey liqueur for a brightly colored, lightly sweetened drink. Holland gin has less juniper flavor and more citrus notes than London dry gin, which is what we usually think of when we think “gin.”

    We used Damrak gin and Barenjager honey liqueur, but feel free to use your favorites!

    Ingredients

    2 oz … Read more