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THE GIN BRAMBLE

The Gin Bramble is a variation on “The Sour” and is probably one of the most useful cocktail recipes to […]

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Aquavit Sour

In Scandinavia it is Aquavit time!!!!  My favourite is Linie Aquavit, a true Norwegian brand and also the oldest Aquavit […]

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RASPBERRY AND ROSE POPSICLE COCKTAIL

Anyone who has hosted at their home will know that planning is key!  You have more than enough to think […]

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APPLE CIDER MARGARITA

This is definitely a winter cocktail and might I just add that this is not for the fainthearted!!!  As you […]

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LAVENDER COLLINS

A Collins is made with gin, but for this cocktail I decided to use vodka instead.  It is a shame […]

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Mango and jalapeño margarita

Friday evenings in Norway is Taco-Friday and what better drink than a spicy Mango and Jalapeño Margarita! It is really […]

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THE BEE´S KNEES SOUR

At a previous farmers market, I was given a jar of Norwegian honey by Frank Hoover from Honninghagen in Bergen […]

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LILAC GIN LEMONADE

My favourite blogger to follow for all things cocktails has to be Amy Traynor, a New Hampshire-based photographer, cocktail designer […]

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MATCHA TEA GIN COCKTAIL

Making traditional Japanese matcha tea is a ritual of gracefulness and elaborate presentation. We won’t be using any chawans or chasers […]

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OUZO FRAPPE

An ouzeri is an eating and drinking establishment that specializes in the serving of ouzo and the delectable mezethes (small […]

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Aperol

I think the most popular drink during summer must be an Aperol Spritz. I have deviated slightly from the classic […]

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Ginger Mojito

Another cocktail mix I developed for a local restaurant. There are few people who do not like a mojito on […]

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THE RADLER SUMMER STORM

A few years back I was asked to develop a moctail (non-alcoholic cocktail) for Clausthaler, Norway. Well, the end result […]

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PINK GIN

A simple pink gin with the beautiful aromatics of elderflower and perfume of fresh rose petals. Cheers!

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THE RASPBERRY GIN

This cocktail I developed for one of the restaurants where I live.  I am happy to say that it went […]

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PORNSTAR MARTINI

I had my first taste of a Pornstar Martini in St Tropez with my husband.  Sitting at a harbour front […]

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WHITE COSMOPOLITAN

I first tasted a White Cosmopolitan at Restaurant Daniel off Park Avenue in NYC.  The presentation with an orchid flower […]

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HOW TO MAKE SPHERE ICE BALLS

Nowadays there’s plenty of ways to make sphere ice-balls. You can use a machine that makes Ice Balls (but costs […]

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PROSECCO JELLY WITH APEROL AND RUBY GRAPEFRUIT GRANITA

This dessert peaked my interest at seeing Prosecco and Aperol, my two favourite summer drinks! It´s a delicious boozy, yet […]

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Watercress & Basil Gin Smash Martini

Last weekend I had an event at my house where I used watercress in one of the courses.  I am […]

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Honey Sage Gin Fizz with a bacon and honey rim

This rather unusual cocktail came about because a client wanted something different for their year-end function as a welcome drink.  […]

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BLACKBERRY AND LAVENDER CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

A unique and heavenly champagne cocktail with blackberries, maple syrup and lavender flowers! Adapted from The Adventure Bite. Cheers!

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