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Stirred · 1 serving

Improved Holland Gin Cocktail

A spirit-forward genever cocktail improved with tiny measures of maraschino, rich syrup, absinthe, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Improved Holland Gin Cocktail is a stirred cocktail made with genever, maraschino liqueur, rich simple syrup, absinthe, aromatic bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Improved Holland Gin Cocktail ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Improved Holland Gin Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Genever60 ml6 cl2 oz48 parts
Maraschino LiqueurSource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Maraschino liqueur1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part
AbsintheSource specifies this bottle: La Fée Parisienne absinthe1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part
Aromatic bittersSource specifies this bottle: Angostura Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Improved Holland Gin Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one short narrow lemon-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml oude genever, 1.25 ml maraschino liqueur, 1.25 ml rich syrup, 1.25 ml absinthe, and two dashes aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the pale salmon mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without allowing ice fragments into the drink.

  6. 06

    Express the single lemon twist over the surface, set it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Improved Holland Gin Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Improved Holland Gin Cocktail questions

What is in a Improved Holland Gin Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses genever, maraschino liqueur, rich simple syrup, absinthe, aromatic bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Improved Holland Gin Cocktail take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Improved Holland Gin Cocktail prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Improved Holland Gin Cocktail alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B170https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2879/improved-holland-gin-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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