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Classic (Netherlands)

Kopstootje cocktail recipe

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Method · Built

  1. 1Pour the frozen genever into a small tulip glass right to the brim and serve with a glass of beer alongside.
  2. 2Bend down and take the first sip of genever without lifting the glass, then follow with a sip of beer and keep alternating.
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About the Kopstootje

Kopstootje is a cocktail made with genever, ice cold and beer (belgian dubbel or pilsner).

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