Genever

Dutch gin, Oude genever, Jonge genever

Genenver, sometimes known as Dutch gin, is the ancestor of modern gin types. Like gin, it’s flavored with juniper berries. It may have a malty flavor, depending on the style of production.

Genever comes in two styles: oude (old) and jonge (young). These names refer to different production styles: oude genever is made from Dutch maltwine, while the lighter jonge genever is typically made from grain spirit or sugar-based alcohol.

Aged gin
Gin
Old Tom gin

Cocktails that use Genever

Ajax
Genever, Cherry brandy, Sweet orange apéritif...
Arancia Julius
Vanilla anise liqueur, Genever, Orange...
Buttercup
Genever, Butterscotch liqueur, Sweet vermouth...
Christmas Goose cocktail with genever, sloe gin, Benedictine, and aromatic bitters
Christmas Goose
Genever, Sloe gin, Sweet herbal liqueur...
Genever & Tonic
Genever, Tonic water,
Gin Crown
Gin, Genever, Walnut liqueur...
Gingerly
Ginger liqueur, Genever, Apple brandy...
Good Humor
Strawberry, Genever, Bourbon...
Herbivore
Genever, Artichoke amaro, Green herbal liqueur...
Nanban
Cucumber, Basil, Orange bitters...
Nomad
Gin, Genever, Old Tom gin...
One-Armed French Hooker cocktail with genever, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, and sparkling white or rose wine.
One-Armed French Hooker
Genever, Elderflower liqueur, Grapefruit...
Viering
Genever, Cherry brandy, Sweet vermouth...