Buttercup Cocktail Recipe
Written by Enjoy the Buttercup Cocktail with this easy recipe! Mix Oude Genever, Butterscotch Liqueur and Sweet Vermouth for a cozy fall drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 240
Ingredients
- 2 oz Oude Genever
- 1 oz Butterscotch or Stroopwafel liqueur
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Martini or Coupe Glass
- Mixing Glass
- Cocktail Strainer
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a Coupe or Martini glass with ice. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
- Add Vermouth: Pour 1 oz sweet vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Add Butterscotch liqueur: Measure and pour 1 oz Butterscotch or Stroopwafel liqueur into the mixing glass as well.
- Add Genever: Add 2 oz Oude Genever to the mix.
- Add Ice and Stir: Fill the mixing glass with ice. Using a bar spoon or a long stirrer, stir well (for about 15-20 seconds). Give it a taste and stir a bit more if you feel like more dilution is necessary.
- Strain: Take the martini or coupe glass and discard the ice inside. Using the cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
- Garnish: Garnish by placing a lemon zest twist on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Oude Genever: If you don't have Oude Genever, you can use any other genever, such as a “jonge” one. The end result will be slightly crispier and more botanical, but it will still make for a delicious cocktail. You can also use a light gin as an alternative if you can’t find any genever, but this too will alter the overall taste of the cocktail.
- Butterscotch or Stroopwafel liqueur: If you can’t find any Stroopwafel liqueur, you can use a toffee or caramel liqueur with an added dash of cinnamon syrup or liqueur as a substitute.
- Sweet Vermouth: Any kind of red vermouth can be used for this recipe. You could also try a fortified wine like port or sherry (Oloroso, Palo Cortado, or Pedro Ximenez for example) for a different flavor profile.
Making a Pitcher of Buttercup Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Oude Genever, 8 oz of Butterscotch or Stroopwafel liqueur, and 8 oz of sweet
- Mix: Combine the Genever, Butterscotch, or Stroopwafel liqueur, and vermouth in a large pitcher. Add ice and stir well. Give it a taste and stir a bit more if you feel like more dilution is necessary. Strain to remove the ice and transfer it into a bottle.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into chilled coupe glasses, garnish each drink with a lemon zest twist, and serve immediately. Be sure to put the bottle back into the fridge between each serving: this cocktail should always be served as cold as possible. If you have any leftovers, you can keep the bottle in the fridge for up to three months.