First printed two years after Jerry Thomas’s death, the Improved Holland Cocktail was a variation of his original Holland Cocktail. This cocktail gets its name because Genever was thought of like a Dutch liquor back then, similar to how rum is so closely associated with the Caribbean. Not too many Genever cocktails would be made during this period because Old Tom Style Gin and London Dry Gin would soon become the preferred gin for mixing.
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Improved Holland Cocktail
Course: DrinksCuisine: American1
servings269
kcal33%
3
minutesLearn how to make the Improved Holland Cocktail Recipe by Jerry Thomas
Ingredients
2 dashes Absinthe
2 dashes Maraschino Liqueur
2 dashes Cardamom Bitters
1 tsp Gum Syrup
2 oz Genever
Directions
- Add Ice To Mixing Glass and combine all ingredients in the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients for 20 – 30 seconds to properly chill and dilute the drink.
- Strain into glass.
Notes
- Tools Used: Jigger, Bar Spoon, Mixing Glass
- Serving Glass: Coupe Glass
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