Smokey Hollander

Name: Smokey Hollander Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Modern Classic 1985-now
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Genever; 1/2 oz Mezcal; 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice; 1/2 oz Agave nectar; Lemon twist [Garnish]

The Smokey Hollander is a modern spirit-forward cocktail that blends genever and mezcal with fresh lemon juice and agave nectar, creating a balanced drink with smoky depth and citrus brightness.

🌍Modern Classic 1985-now 🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Genever

1/2 oz Mezcal

1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz Agave nectar

Lemon twist [Garnish]

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Instructions

1
Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to properly chill and dilute; under-diluted spirit-forward cocktails taste hot and unbalanced.
Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice only—bottled juice flattens the citrus bite that cuts through the smoke.
Chill your coupe or cocktail glass in the freezer before serving to maintain temperature.
Express the lemon twist's oils directly over the drink surface to release citrus aromatics that complement the smoky mezcal.

Substitutions

Genever → Dry gin (lighter, less grain-sweetness but preserves structure)
Agave nectar → Simple syrup (more neutral sweetness; reduce to 1/4 oz)

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger · channel knife or vegetable peeler (for lemon twist)

Common Questions

Can I substitute genever if I don't have it?

Genever is essential to this cocktail's character; dry gin is the closest substitute but will lose the slightly sweet, grain-forward profile that defines the drink.

What type of mezcal works best?

Use a smooth, lightly smoked mezcal espadin. Heavily peated or oaked mezcals will overpower the genever's subtle flavors.

Should this cocktail be shaken or stirred?

Shake with ice: the fresh lemon juice and agave nectar require thorough mixing and dilution to balance properly.

How do I cut a lemon twist properly?

Use a vegetable peeler or channel knife to cut a thin strip of lemon zest (no white pith). Express oils over the drink by twisting it, then use as garnish.