Friday Night Cocktails-Red Currant Diep 9 Genever

Tonight we went out to dinner at Jordan's 8 on 8th Street in  Southeast DC.  I had the grilled salmon and Shane had a filet mignon.  It was very tasty, but we did not have a cocktail with dinner.  Shane had a glass of wine and I had a beer.

However, after dinner, we stopped in at the nearby liquor store to buy lottery tickets and there was a lovely young lady in there providing free samples of cocktails.  The first and best of these was the red currant flavor of the Diep 9 Genever.  We also tried the passion fruit and the apple flavors.  Other flavors include chocolate, vanilla, and peaches & apricot

Genever (pronounced juh-nee-ver) has been Belgium's national spirit for more than 500 years.  According to their website, Diep 9 Genever is "handcrafted from the finest grains and all natural ingredients in Belgium's smallest grain distillery.  Each batch is infused with 9 botanicals, pure juice, or all-natural cream for a fresh taste and ultra smooth finish." BTW, it is 40 proof (20 percent alcohol).

We bought the red currant ($25) and it came with two shot glasses.  You don't down it like a shot, though.  It is meant to be sipped.  I do have to say it is delicious.  There are also mix recipes available on their website.