The long history of the De Kuyper company began in 1695 by Petrus De Kuyper as a manufacturer of barrels and casks used in the transportation of spirits and beer. By 1752, the family owned a distillery in Schiedam which was then the leading center for the production of Dutch gin or genever.

In 1995, on the occasion of its 300th anniversary, the company received the title "Royal" from Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. This led to the company changing its name from Johannes de Kuyper & Zoon to De Kuyper Royal Distillers. In the same year, Erven Warnink - the leading producer of advocaat and cream liqueurs - was purchased by De Kuyper Royal Distillers.

De Kuyper sits in the top 20 global spirit brands currently placed at fourteenth.

INGREDIENTS:
30ml el Jimador Silver Tequila (100% Agave)

20ml De Kuyper Triple Sec

20ml De Kuyper Melon Liqueur

20-30ml freshly squeezed Lime Juice

2 slices of cantaloupe melon

15ml Honey Syrup (honey melted with boiling water)

METHOD:
Blend melon and add to shaker glass. Add remaining ingredients and shake well with ice. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

GARNISH:
A lime wheel and sugar rim.