The Dutch Connection

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Genever is Dutch for “juniper.” Just because it is juniper-dominated, don’t go thinking of it as Dutch gin. Genever is a clear, botanically rich, malted grain-based spirit that can only be made in Holland or Belgium. It is a blend of two or more distillates: first, a whiskey-like triple distillate made of corn, wheat, and rye (so-called malt wine). Second, a juniper-infused distillate. A possible third part can consist of malt wine re-distilled together with different botanicals. Essentially, you can think of genever as the lovechild of a marriage between whiskey and gin.

Servings: 1

1½ oz. Genever

1½ oz. Lillet Rosé

3 Dashes Peychaud's Bitter

5 oz. Q Tonic Water

1 Grapefruit

Combine the genever, Lillet and bitters in highball glass over ice. Stir to combine. Top with tonic water and garnish with a twist of grapefruit.

Servings: 1

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