Must Mix: GDP Cocktail

GDP, “Gross Domestic Product,” is the best way to measure a country’s economy.

The GDP cocktail is named after the combination of three key ingredients, Genever, Drambuie and Peychaud’s Bitters. Like the Dutch Golden Age, the spirit of this Genever is based on the Islay Cask finish. GDP is inspired by one of the classics, “Rusty Nail,” but it’s not too sweet for any respectable Martini & Manhattan Aficionado.

GDP Cocktail

GDP Cocktail

Courtesy of Huy Philip, Vietnam

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Wenneker Genever Islay Cask Finish
• 1/2 oz. Drambuie
• dash of Peychaud’s Bitters
• Slice of Fresh Ginger

Preparation: Gently muddle a slice of fresh ginger in a mixing glass. Then add the rest of ingredients with ice. Stir over well and fine strain into a pre-chilled coupe. Garnish with pink grapefruit zest and a Luxardo Maraschino cherry.