The Anker — A Maritime Cocktail with Spice and Floral Depth
Where The Hague’s oldest distillery meets bold botanical character
A Cocktail Inspired by Dutch Maritime Heritage
The Anker is a cocktail that captures the adventurous and spirited side of Dutch gin culture. Inspired by the historic Van Kleef Distillery in The Hague, this serve combines traditional craftsmanship with warming spice, delicate floral notes and a refreshing bitter finish.
Built around Van Kleef ‘t Anker, a ready-to-use cocktail blend of gin, rose liqueur and ginger liqueur — this serve is as effortless as it is impressive. The warmth of ginger, the softness of rose and the botanical depth of gin come together in a long, refreshing drink that feels both bold and balanced.
Easy to make, impossible to forget, The Anker is the perfect cocktail for those who appreciate flavour with a story behind it.
The Anker Recipe
– 1/2 glass Van Kleef ‘t Anker (cocktail blend of gin, rose liqueur and ginger liqueur)
– Bitter tonic water
– Ice cubes
– Dried lime or orange slice
Method
– Fill a longdrink glass generously with ice.
– Pour Van Kleef ‘t Anker until the glass is half full.
– Top with a good bitter tonic and stir gently.
– Garnish with a dried citrus slice and serve immediately.
A Cocktail as Bold as the City Behind It
This drink delivers a beautifully layered flavour profile where warming ginger meets soft floral rose and classic botanical gin depth. The bitter tonic lifts the whole drink, adding a refreshing and crisp finish that keeps every sip interesting.
Van Kleef ‘t Anker does the heavy lifting, a pre-blended combination of equal parts gin, rose liqueur and ginger liqueur, making this an effortless yet impressive serve for any occasion.
Perfect for a relaxed terrace moment, a bold aperitif or an evening drink inspired by the maritime soul of Den Haag.
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