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How a Gin Craze Nearly Destroyed 18th-Century London
By 1730, an estimated 7,000 gin shops were turning Londoners into degenerate alcoholics. Historical accounts of violence, widespread addiction, and social devastation call to mind the early 80s crack epidemic.
Why Gin-Lovers Should Switch to Jenever
When Julia Ziegler-Haynes brought MUNCHIES along with her to the Netherlands, she took everything she learned and whipped up a lavish brunch and cocktail menu for her Dutch buddies.
This Bar Treats Martinis Like Religion
Each time a martini is ordered at London’s Dry Martini, bar staff issue a certificate commemorating the event—as if the drinker has just taken their first communion. “I’m the bartender-priest and the cocktail is my offering,” explains Craig Petrie.
Lemon Thyme Jenever Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing jenever-based cocktail only contains four ingredients and takes a matter of seconds to make. What are you waiting for?
The Dinner Bell: A Dutch-Inspired Brunch in the Netherlands
Julia heads to Amsterdam and cooks a brunch feast for a group of locals and expats, with locally inspired dishes like savory potato croquettes with Gouda sauce and chocolate buckwheat pancakes with berry coulis.
Step Up Your Home Bartending Skills with These Syrups
When used correctly and when diluted in the proper amounts, homemade syrups have the power to add a complex depth of flavor and satisfying viscosity to even the simplest of cocktails.