Bitches' Brew (Simon Difford Recipe)

 

Simon Difford came up with this recipe, unsurprisingly, while working in London. I've seen more than one pale ale cocktail, but this is the first I've made with Bols Genever and Byrrh. I think that's all this drink requires by way of mention. Some people will love it, and others will hate it. 

I'd say this cocktail tastes very classic, with the IPA standing in for citrus juice and bitters. A cocktail drinker might love it and not understand what is going on in the glass, but a hop headed beer drinker would be turned off by the floral Byrrh and overall fruity style of this Bitch.

• 1 oz. Byrrh
• 3/4 genever (Bols barrel aged used)
• 3/4 oz. vodka
• 3/4 oz. IPA
• maraschino cherry speared with orange zest as garnish
  

Combine liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir gently for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish.