Courtesy Ivar de Lange, global education manager and ambassador, Lucas Bols, Amsterdam
In the early 19th century, the Dutch began to ship genever to the U.S., where a large population of expatriates had settled. By 1880, considered the first golden age of cocktails, approximately one in four cocktails mixed in America was made with genever, according to legacy producer Bols. But after two world wars and Prohibition, the spirit all but disappeared from the U.S. This drink riffs on the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail. Bijen means “bees” in Dutch.
Bijen Sour
Published: August 8, 2019
Ingredients
2 ounces genever, like Bols Genever
¾ ounce honey syrup (2 parts honey, dissolved in 1 part hot water)
¾ ounce lemon juice
Lemon peel, for garnish
Directions
Combine all ingredients except garnish in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, and strain into coupe glass. Garnish with lemon peel.
