Improved Holland Gin Cocktail

2 oz Genever, Bols (or other premium brand)
1⁄2 t Maraschino Liqueur
1 t Rich simple syrup 2:1
2 ds Bitters, Angostura (or similar)
1 ds Absinthe
1 twst Lemon peel (expressed, as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail glass, express oil and drop into drink

Notes

Sub orange liqueur for maraschino and absinthe and you have the simpler fancy cocktail. David Wondrich seems to favor Fee Whiskey Barrel Aged bitters.

History

An evolution of the original cock-tail of spirit, sugar, bitters, and ice.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Unknown. Recipe from David Wondrich, as interpreted by Chuck Taggart
Year
1860
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://looka.gumbopages.com/2007/11/08/improved-holland-gin-cocktail/

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  • A little too sweet for me. Even at the stingiest dash the absinthe is quite prominent. — ★★★
  • 5/6/18 2 genever, 1/4 maraschino, 2 d ango, 1tsp ss, 1/2 tsp absinthe, should've been 1/4 tsp abs
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Dan commented on 10/02/2011:

Corrected recipe from fancy (orange liqueur) to improved (maraschino and absinthe). Added references, improved details.