Heidelberg Sour
regional Difficulty: 2/5 3 min
German apple brandy sour with herbal bitters
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Lemon wheel
German precision meets American sour tradition with authentic Obstler (apple brandy)
Herbal Cocktail Recipes
A variety of timeless classics and modern innovations
Jäger Mule
regional Difficulty: 1/5 2 min
German herbal mule with ginger beer
Glass: Copper Mug
Garnish: Lime wheel
Modern interpretation of German herbal liqueur
Sonnema Sour
regional Difficulty: 2/5 4 min
Classic sour cocktail showcasing Frisian berenburg herbal liqueur
Glass: Tumbler
Garnish: Lemon slice
Traditional Frisian herbal liqueur in classic sour format. Berenburg originated from Amsterdam spice merchant Hendrik Beerenburg in the 18th century, later adopted by Frisian distillers. Sonnema has been producing berenburg in Dokkum since 1860.
Texel Warmer
regional Difficulty: 1/5 5 min
Comforting hot chocolate spiked with Texels Juttertje herbal liqueur
Glass: Mug
Garnish: Whipped cream (optional)
Traditional warming drink from the island of Texel in the West Frisian Islands. Originally drunk by beachcombers (jutters) who returned chilled to the bone after a day collecting treasures from the North Sea shore.