The First Coalition

Name: The First Coalition
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Bols Genever; 0.5 oz Smith & Cross Navy Strength Rum; 0.5 oz Banana Liqueur; 0.33 oz Amaro Di Angostura; 0.5 tsp Demerara Syrup

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By Logan

Submitted on: April 6, 2023

Refreshing

Seasonal

This cocktail was inspired by the Racketeer Julep from Death & Co. The combination of Genever and Smith & Cross reminds me of banana bread, so I replaced the syrups with banana liqueur to up the banana flavour and added some Amaro to give it a spicy kick. This boozy Julep is named after the War of the First Coalition which was a set of wars fought by European powers, including Britain and the Dutch Republic, against the New French Republic in an attempt to seize French lands after the revoluti...

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Bols Genever

0.5 oz
Smith & Cross Navy Strength Rum

0.5 oz
Banana Liqueur

0.33 oz
Amaro Di Angostura

0.5 tsp
Demerara Syrup

Instructions

Garnish

Mint & Bitters

Build

Build In Glass

Glass

Julep Cup

Estimated strength

About 29% ABV (estimate)

By Logan

Mixologist

A home enthusiast with a passion for all things tiki! Rum is my favourite poison, but I also love Whiskey, Brandy and just about every other spirit. I'm fairly new to cocktail making but I quickly fell in love with it and enjoy the pursuit of finding my new favourite libation. Cheers! ...

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Add the ingredients to a Julep tin. Fill halfway with crushed ice and swizzle. Add straw and top with more ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and Angostura bitters.

Editor's Note

Genever and high-ester rum create a surprising 'banana bread' base. Amaro di Angostura cuts through with a wave of Trinidadian spice, turning this Julep into a complex, bitter-edged sipper.