Improved Holland Gin Cocktail

Serve in a Coupe glass...
2	fl oz	Rutte Old Simon Genever
¼	fl oz	Luxardo Maraschino Originale Liqueur
2	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters
¼	spoon	La Fée Parisienne Absinthe Superieure
½	spoon	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
½	fl oz	Chilled water

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Salmon-pink with subtle juniper, rounded by maraschino liqueur, Angostura bitters and absinthe.

About:

The classic Holland House “improved” due to the use of genever. This version promoted by the House of Bols also has a hint of absinthe and Angostura bitters.

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