1 serving
The Dutch Connection ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Genever | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Rosé aperitif wine | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 3 dash | — | — | — |
 Tonic Water | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 3 parts |
 Grapefruit | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one narrow grapefruit twist
Method
How to make The Dutch Connection
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a clear highball, fill it with fresh clear ice, and cut one narrow grapefruit twist.
- 02
Measure the genever, rose aperitif wine, and New Orleans bitters directly into the ice-filled glass.
- 03
Stir the still ingredients briefly to chill and combine them before opening the tonic.
- 04
Pour the measured chilled tonic water slowly down the inside of the glass; never shake it.
- 05
Give the drink one gentle bottom-to-top lift with a barspoon to preserve carbonation.
- 06
Express and retain exactly the single narrow grapefruit twist.
Tasting profile
What does The Dutch Connection taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Dutch Connection questions
What is in a The Dutch Connection?
Kokto’s build uses genever, rosé aperitif wine, new orleans aromatic bitters, tonic water, and grapefruit.
How long does a The Dutch Connection take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a The Dutch Connection prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a The Dutch Connection 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 B103https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/the-dutch-connection-genever-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved