EL DUQUE

EL DUQUE

We have always liked coffee, and it's no exception even if the coffee is in a cocktail. In fact, coffee is a perfect ingredient in drinks which this El Duque is a good example of. We actually used cold brew espresso, from Sidekick Cold Brew [https://sidekickcoldbrew.se/], to give the drink that extra kick!⁠ ⁠ Cream sherry is another favourite ingredient. It is not very heavy on alcohol, but it tastes fantastic and gives the drink a beautiful amber color. ⁠ ⁠ The hefty amount of rum clearly defin
Cocktail rum
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Cliftonian

Cliftonian

Thinking that there were cocktail competitions all the way back in 1935, and that a winning cocktail from that era is still much enjoyable, is amusing.⁠ ⁠ And seeing that Swedish punsch was an internationally used ingredient already then is extra fun. Punsch has definitely become a cocktail ingredient of importance today, but already 1935 it was something to count with.⁠ ⁠ Orange juice in drinks has always scared us a bit. But the small amount in here is only nice. It counters the sweet punsch i
Cocktail gin
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The Witches

The Witches

We thought the mix of green Chartreuse and akvavit was interesting. And it worked out really well. The slightly bitter akvavit paired with the sweet and herbal Chartreuse was perfect, and the sherry balances everything nicely and also helps taking down the alcohol by volume a bit.⁠ The Witches Recipe by Chantal Tseng Ingredients: 1,25 oz akvavit⁠ 1 oz manzanilla sherry⁠ 0,5 oz green Chartreuse Mixing: Stir all ingredients with fresh ice and strain into a coupe. Glassware: coupe
aquavit Cocktail
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DRY MARTINI

DRY MARTINI

One of the most well-known cocktails, one of the most simple recipes, one of the most difficult to fully master.⁠ ⁠ A Dry Martini is all in the ingredients used, and the ratio they are used in. We've experimented with the latter and come to the conclusion that 5/6 parts gin and 1/6 part dry vermouth works perfectly well according to our taste.⁠ ⁠ Stockholms Bränneri's [http://www.stockholmsbranneri.com/] gin is a luxurious and very tasty choice of gin. We love that it's made in the center of Sto
Cocktail dry vermouth
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Me & Mrs Jones

Me & Mrs Jones

It's fun to use non-liquid ingredients in cocktails. Like in this one, where orange marmelade is one of the key ingredients. It gives the drink an interesting texture and an almost shiny appearance. Of course it also gives the drink a nice fruity taste.⁠ ⁠ The sprig of rosemary is only used as garnish, but just the aroma from it somehow flavours the cocktail. Also your fingers smells quite nice on their own after handling the rosemary.⁠ Me & Mrs Jones Recipe from Paramour, Texas Ingredients: 1
Cocktail amaro averna
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Franco-Italian Swizzle

Franco-Italian Swizzle

Green Chartreuse is something we've always enjoyed, more than often in a Last Word cocktail. But as proven in this recipe Chartreuse is also a great ingredient in highballs. And even if there's just half an ounce in this mix, you can immediately tell it's there. The colour gives it a way, and the iconic and much recognisable taste as well of course.⁠ ⁠ And swizzles are fun. After adding all that crushed ice give the hole thing a good swizzle. It blends everything together, makes the ice do some
cocchi americano Cocktail
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The Queen Mother Cocktail

The Queen Mother Cocktail

With this cocktail we welcome 2020 into our lives. We think this is a typical cocktail summing up everything the two of us love about drinks. It has an elegant feel to it, it uses an intriguing mix of ingredients, it looks beautiful poured into a nice coupe and of course it tastes phenomenal.⁠ ⁠ Gin is a staple in our home bar. There are so many varieties today, but if we were only allowed to bring one single bottle of spirit to a desserted island it would probably be a typical London dry gin. A
aperol Cocktail
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Borrowed Feathers

Borrowed Feathers

Happy New Year!⁠ ⁠ How fast has this year passed! It is always slightly breathtaking to realize how quick another year has gone by.⁠ ⁠ Exactly one year ago we were in Sydney, welcoming 2019 from the balconies of the Sydney Opera House. An unforgettable experience of course. This year we are celebrating back at home in Sweden which is also memorable in its own way.⁠ ⁠ This cocktail is an original made by ourselves. Around the magic midnight countdown we usually prefer neat Champagne, but earlier
champagne Cocktail
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