Category: Old-Fashioned-style

  • Vespers

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    En elegant och sofistikerad cocktail

    Vespers

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    Vesper är en klassisk och sofistikerad cocktail som blev populär genom James Bond-filmerna, särskilt i boken ’Casino Royale’ där Bond beställde en ’Vesper Martini’. Den kombinerar gin, vodka och Lillet Blanc, vilket ger drinken en distinkt och elegant smak. Vesper är perfekt för dem som söker en drink med en viss styrka och komplexitet.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Stirred cocktails
    • Cuisine: European drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 60 ml gin
    • 20 ml vodka
    • 10 ml Lillet Blanc (eller annan vit vermouth)
    • Ice cubes
    • A slice of lemon for garnish

    Instructions for use

    1. Fill a tube glass with ice cubes.
    2. Tillsätt gin, vodka och Lillet Blanc.
    3. Rör om ordentligt i cirka 20 sekunder.
    4. Sila över i ett kylt martiniglas.
    5. Garnish with a lemon slice.

    Notes

    • För en ännu mer autentisk smak, använd en högkvalitativ gin och vodka.
    • Rör drinken noggrant för att säkerställa att ingredienserna blandas ordentligt.
    • Vesper är en stark drink, så anpassa mängden Lillet Blanc efter hur mycket sötma du vill ha.

  • Rabo de Galo

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    A robust and spicy Brazilian cocktail

    Rabo de Galo

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    Rabo de Galo är en brasiliansk cocktail som kombinerar cachaça (en typ av brasiliansk sprit) med bitter och sockerlag. Drinken är populär i Brasilien och ofta serveras som en aperitif eller festdrink. Den har en djup smak, med den bittra profilen från bitter och sockerlag som balanseras av cachaçans distinkta smak. Drinkens namn, som betyder ’hästsvans’ på portugisiska, refererar till drinkens form och kraftfulla smak.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Drinks made with barley
    • Cuisine: Braslianska drinkar

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 50 ml cachaça
    • 20 ml syrup
    • 5 ml Angostura bitters (valfritt, för extra djup)
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions for use

    1. Put ice cubes in a lowball glass.
    2. Add the cachaça, syrup and bitters.
    3. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
    4. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Använd en kvalitetscachaça för bästa smak.
    • Justera mängden sockerlag och bitter för att anpassa smaken efter egen preferens.
    • För extra smakvariation, prova att använda en fruktig bitter.

  • Mint Julep

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    A cool and refreshing classic

    Mint Julep

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    The Mint Julep is a classic cocktail that originated in the southern United States and is strongly associated with the Kentucky Derby, where it is one of the most traditional drinks. It consists of bourbon, mint, syrup and ice, which gives a refreshing taste and a cooling effect. The Mint Julep is a great drink for hot summer days or when you want to enjoy a festive and flavorful cocktail.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Drinks made with barley
    • Cuisine: American drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 60 ml bourbon
    • 10–15 fresh mint leaves
    • 10 ml syrup
    • Crushed ice
    • Mint for garnish

    Instructions for use

    1. Place the mint leaves and syrup in a highball glass.
    2. Dredge (pound) the mint gently to release its oils.
    3. Add the bourbon and fill the glass with crushed ice.
    4. Stir gently to mix.
    5. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.

    Notes

    • For best results, use a high-quality bourbon.
    • For an even fresher flavor, use fresh mint and dredge gently so that the oils are released without becoming bitter.
    • Serve the drink in a silver or copper mug for the traditional presentation.

  • French Connection

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    A simple and luxurious cognac and amaretto cocktail

    French Connection

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    French Connection is an elegant and simple cocktail that combines cognac and amaretto. Created in the 1970s, it is known for its balanced and rich flavor profile, where the sweet and nutty amaretto liqueur blends with the powerful and complex taste of the cognac. The drink is an excellent choice for those who appreciate spirit-based and sophisticated cocktails.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Drinks made with barley
    • Cuisine: European drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 30 ml cognac
    • 30 ml amaretto
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions for use

    1. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
    2. Add the cognac and amaretto.
    3. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
    4. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Use a quality cognac for the best taste.
    • Adjust the amount of amaretto to your preference to customize the sweetness.
    • Serve with a large ice cube to avoid the drink becoming too diluted.

  • Cardinal

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    An elegant and bitter Italian cocktail

    Cardinal

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    The Cardinale is a sophisticated cocktail that originated in Rome in the 1950s. The drink was created by a bartender at the Hotel Excelsior for a cardinal, which gave the drink its name. With gin, dry vermouth and Campari, the Cardinale is a variation of the Negroni, but with a drier and more aromatic flavor profile. It is perfect as an aperitif and for those who appreciate balanced, bittersweet flavors.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Stirred cocktails
    • Cuisine: European drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 40 ml gin
    • 30 ml dry vermouth
    • 30 ml Campari
    • Ice cubes
    • An orange zest for garnish

    Instructions for use

    1. Fill a tube glass with ice cubes.
    2. Add the gin, dry vermouth and Campari.
    3. Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
    4. Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.
    5. Garnish with an orange zest.

    Notes

    • Use a high-quality gin and vermouth to balance the bitter notes of Campari.
    • Adjust the amount of Campari if you prefer a milder bitterness.
    • Serve well chilled to enhance the aromas and flavor.

  • Black Russian

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    A simple and powerful classic

    Black Russian

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    The Black Russian is a timeless cocktail created in 1949 by bartender Gustave Tops at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels. The drink combines vodka and coffee liqueur for a simple but powerful flavor profile. It is perfect as an evening drink and an excellent choice for those who appreciate clean flavors with a hint of sweetness and bitterness.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Drinks made with barley
    • Cuisine: European drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 50 ml vodka
    • 20 ml coffee liqueur (e.g. Kahlúa)
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions for use

    1. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
    2. Pour in the vodka and coffee liqueur.
    3. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
    4. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Use a quality vodka for the best taste.
    • Adjust the amount of coffee liqueur to adjust the sweetness to taste.
    • Serve with a high-quality ice cube to avoid watering down the drink.

  • Tipperary

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    An elegant and tasty whisky cocktail

    Tipperary

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    The Tipperary is a classic whiskey cocktail that combines Irish whiskey, vermouth and a touch of bitters. The name of the drink comes from a popular Irish song and is a tribute to Irish culture. Tipperary is a sophisticated and balanced drink, perfect for whiskey lovers looking for a drink with deep flavors and a light sweetness. It is an excellent cocktail for after dinner or to enjoy on special occasions.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Stirred cocktails
    • Cuisine: Irish drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 40 ml Irish whiskey
    • 20 ml sweet vermouth
    • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
    • 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
    • Ice cubes
    • An orange peel for garnish

    Instructions for use

    1. Fill a tube glass with ice cubes.
    2. Add Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters.
    3. Stir for about 20-30 seconds to cool and mix the ingredients.
    4. Strain the drink into a chilled old-fashioned glass.
    5. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.

    Notes

    • Adjust the amount of sweet vermouth depending on how sweet you want the drink to be.
    • For best results, use a quality Irish whiskey.
    • If you like a more complex flavor, try adding a dash of Peychaud's bitters instead of or along with Angostura.

  • Canchanchara

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    A traditional Cuban cocktail

    Canchanchara

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    Canchanchara is a traditional Cuban cocktail that has its roots in 19th century Cuba. It was created by the Cuban soldiers during the Cuban War of Independence. Originally, it was mixed to energize the soldiers and consists of honey, lime and rum. Today it is a popular drink in Cuba, known for its simple but flavorful blend of rum and honey.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Drinks made with barley
    • Cuisine: Caribbean drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 50 ml ljus rom (helst kubansk)
    • 15 ml fresh lime juice
    • 15 ml honey syrup
    • Ice cubes
    • A lime wedge for garnish

    Instructions for use

    1. Fill a lowball glass with ice cubes.
    2. Add the rum, lime juice and honey syrup.
    3. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
    4. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    Notes

    • For best flavor, use a quality rum, preferably from Cuba.
    • Adjust the amount of honey syrup to suit your taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet drink.
    • For a more authentic taste, use freshly squeezed lime juice.

  • Vieux Carré

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    A complex and sophisticated classic

    Vieux carre

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    The Vieux Carré is a classic cocktail created by Walter Bergeron in the 1930s in New Orleans, at the Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar. The name means 'Old Square' and refers to the French Quarter of New Orleans. This drink combines rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and bitters, resulting in a rich and aromatic cocktail with a perfect balance of spice and sweetness.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Stirred cocktails
    • Cuisine: American drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 25 ml rye whiskey
    • 25 ml cognac
    • 25 ml sweet vermouth
    • 5 ml Benedictine
    • 2 splash of Peychaud's bitters
    • 2 dash of Angostura bitters
    • Ice cubes
    • A lemon slice or zest for garnish

    Instructions for use

    1. Fill a tube glass with ice cubes.
    2. Add rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's bitters and Angostura bitters.
    3. Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
    4. Strain the drink into a chilled old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube.
    5. Garnish with a lemon zest.

    Notes

    • Use high-quality rye whiskey and cognac for best results.
    • Adjust the amount of Benedictine to adapt the sweetness to taste.
    • Serve well chilled to bring out the complex flavors of the drink.

  • Tuxedo

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    An elegant and well-balanced classic

    Tuxedo

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    The Tuxedo is a classic cocktail that combines gin, dry vermouth and a touch of orange liqueur and absinthe for a complex and elegant flavor profile. Named after Tuxedo Park, an exclusive enclave in New York, it reflects sophistication and style. With its subtle flavors and dry character, the Tuxedo is a perfect drink for those who appreciate classic martini-inspired cocktails.

    • Category: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Method: Stirred cocktails
    • Cuisine: American drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 50 ml gin
    • 25 ml dry vermouth
    • 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur
    • 1 dash of absinthe
    • 2 dash of orange bitters
    • Ice cubes
    • A cherry and a lemon zest for garnish

    Instructions for use

    1. Fill a tube glass with ice cubes.
    2. Add gin, dry vermouth, orange liqueur, absinthe and orange bitters.
    3. Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
    4. Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.
    5. Garnish with a cherry and a lemon zest.

    Notes

    • Use a quality gin and vermouth for best results.
    • Dose the absinthe carefully to avoid overpowering the other flavors.
    • Serve well chilled to emphasize the balance and elegance of the drink.