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A Spirit(ual) Journey Throughout the North of Sweden
Sunset from Lapland View Lodge - Övertorneå

A Spirit(ual) Journey Throughout the North of Sweden

It has always been on our wishlist, to tour the more northern parts of Sweden. Our interest in spirits and cocktails have taken us to many places in Sweden and abroad, but until now not really more north than Uppsala. Well this just changed, as we got the chance to pay a visit to gin producer Norrbottens Destilleri. And this was just the start of five fantastic days, driving between so many beautiful spots. Norrbottens Destilleri Töre, close to Kalix, is where Norrbottens Destilleri produce the


Cocktail Detour

Cocktail Detour

Gotland

Gotland

When we visited Boge Bränneri in Slite, we also got a chance to see several spots and places over Gotland, which is Sweden's largest island. Visby is the main city, where the airport and the port is. The city is packed with bars and restaurants, but also with stunning views and sights to see. Below here are some of the beautiful things we saw, including a bubbly van, a pitoresque kiosk and a stunning sunset. Visby Värdshuset Lindgården Our very first Boge Bränneri cocktails we had at Värds


Cocktail Detour

Cocktail Detour

Bordershop Selections for a 10-bottle Bar

Bordershop Selections for a 10-bottle Bar

Below are the 10 bottles we chose from Bordershop, and they are our recommendation to anybody who want to start a home bar from scratch. GIN Had we been challenged to build a bar with only one bottle, we would have picked a solid gin. It’s one of the most versatile spirits, and you can create a myriad of different cocktails with it. Unsurprisingly, the gin section is one of the biggest at Bordershop, and while most of the bottles are really good, the below six are our favorites. Stockholms Brä


Cocktail Detour

Cocktail Detour

Excited about Gin & Tonic Festival + making the Trinity cocktail
Trinity - an equal-parts cocktails. Here made with Kyflinge gin.

Excited about Gin & Tonic Festival + making the Trinity cocktail

This summer we will participate in the Gin & Tonic Festival - a two day event devoted completely to gin and tonic. The festival takes place 30 June - 1 July 2023, at Dylta Bruk just outside Örebro. There will be several gin and tonic brands represented at the festival, and there will of course be lots of opportunities to taste their products. The focus is on Swedish brands (yes we have hundreds of gin producers in Sweden), some bigger and some smaller. We will definitely get to taste gin that w


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Cocktail Detour

Awarded by Bartenders
Georgia & Jakob - presenting Bartenders' Choice Awards 2023.

Awarded by Bartenders

Bartenders' Choice Awards just took place in Copenhagen, and we were there to experience it live. Excitement was certainly in the air, especially as most of the nominees were present at this year's venue - The Plant. Also several brands from the business were represented, meaning there were lots of opportunities to grab a solid cocktail. We tried a Tanqueray Negroni, an Absolut Martini and a Koskenkorva highball just to mention a few. The gala was elegantly hosted by Georgia and Jakob - announ


Cocktail Detour

Cocktail Detour

What make a great Sazerac?
What make a great Sazerac?

What make a great Sazerac?

The Sazerac is a classic New Orleans cocktail with a rich history dating back to the 1850s. It is typically made with rye whiskey, absinthe, sugar, and bitters, and can be served straight up or on the rocks. There are several variations on the traditional Sazerac recipe, including the use of other spirits such as cognac or brandy, and the addition of flavors like fruit liqueurs or herbal liqueurs. Some popular variations on the Sazerac include the Vieux Carré, which includes cognac and sweet ver


Cocktail Detour

Cocktail Detour