The Goldilocks Situation with Jenz

This week we take a look at genever, the progenitor of gin as we know it. We're joined by our wonderful producer Jenz (@j3nzie) to see if genever hits the sweet spot between her gin loving palate, and Vesta's whisky leaning tastes. Either way, we'll talk about some of the fascinating history behind this spirit!

Cocktails discussed:

John Collins

2 oz. Bols 100% Malt Genever

3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice

1/4 oz. Boomsma Frisian Beerenburger Bitters

1 spoonful of powdered sugar

Club Soda

Fill a highball glass with ice. Build the first three ingredients in the glass, stir, and top with the club soda. Sprinkle the sugar over the top of the drink, stir to make the drink fizz, and garnish with a lemon twist.

Clusius

1 1/2 oz. Geneva Gin

1/2 oz. Combier Kúmmel

3/4 oz. Boomsma Cloosterbitter

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Inspired by The Herbivore cocktail by Juliet Ceballos, as published on punchdrink.com

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled, and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist, and serve.