Category: Drinks made with barley

  • Horse's Neck

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    En uppfriskande och fruktig highball

    Horse’s Neck

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    Horse’s Neck är en klassisk highball-cocktail som kombinerar brandy och ingefärsöl för en uppfriskande och lättdrinkad cocktail. Drinken är känd för sin enkla men eleganta presentation, där den får sitt namn från den långa ingefärsölsslangen som liknar ett hästhuvud. Denna drink är perfekt för varma sommarkvällar eller som en sofistikerad fördrink.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Highballs
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: American drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 50 ml brandy
    • 150 ml ginger beer
    • 1 citronskiva
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions

    1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
    2. Tillsätt brandy och fyll upp med ingefärsöl.
    3. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
    4. Garnish with a lemon slice.

    Pro tips

    • Välj en högkvalitativ brandy för att ge drinken en rikare smak.
    • Justera mängden ingefärsöl efter egen smak för att anpassa sötman och kryddigheten.
    • Servera gärna med en lång citronskiva för att få den traditionella ’horse’s neck’-formen.

  • Garibaldi

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    En frisk och uppfriskande apelsindrink

    Garibaldi

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    Garibaldi är en enkel och fräsch cocktail som kombinerar Campari med apelsinjuice. Den sägs ha fått sitt namn efter den italienska nationalhjälten Giuseppe Garibaldi och är känd för sin livliga färg och balanserade smak. Denna drink är perfekt för varma sommardagar eller som en lätt aperitif. Kombinationen av den bittra Camparin och den söta apelsinjuicen ger en uppfriskande kontrast.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Highballs
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 50 ml Campari
    • 120 ml fresh orange juice
    • Ice cubes
    • An orange slice for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
    2. Tillsätt Campari och apelsinjuice.
    3. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
    4. Garnish with an orange slice.

    Pro tips

    • Använd färsk apelsinjuice för bästa smak.
    • Justera mängden Campari för att anpassa bitterheten efter smak.
    • För en extra fräsch upplevelse, kyl både glaset och ingredienserna innan servering.

  • 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.

    • Type of drink: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 30 ml cognac
    • 30 ml amaretto
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions

    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.

    Pro tips

    • 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.

  • Cuba Libre

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    En enkel och uppfriskande romklassiker

    Cuba Libre

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    Cuba Libre är en av de enklaste och mest populära drinkarna i världen. Den sägs ha skapats runt 1900-talet i Havanna, Kuba, efter det spansk-amerikanska kriget som ett firande av friheten. Kombinationen av rom, cola och lime ger en perfekt balans mellan sötma och syra. Enkel att blanda och passar vid nästan alla tillfällen.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Highballs
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: Caribbean drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 50 ml light rum
    • 120 ml cola
    • Saften av en limeklyfta
    • Ice cubes
    • A lime wedge for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
    2. Pressa saften av en limeklyfta i glaset.
    3. Tillsätt rom och fyll upp med cola.
    4. Rör försiktigt och garnera med en limeklyfta.

    Pro tips

    • Använd en högkvalitativ ljus rom för bästa smak.
    • Servera väl kyld för att lyfta fram den uppfriskande karaktären.
    • Testa att använda en mörk rom för en rikare smakprofil.

  • Champagne Cocktail

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    An elegant and sparkling classic

    Champagne Cocktail

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    The Champagne Cocktail is a timeless drink first mentioned in the 19th century. With its simple yet sophisticated combination of champagne, sugar cube and bitters, it is an obvious choice for festive occasions. The drink is known for its balanced sweetness and subtle bitterness, lifted by the bubbles of champagne. Perfect as an aperitif or to toast a special occasion.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Sparkling cocktails
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 90 ml champagne
    • 1 sugar cube
    • 2-3 dash of Angostura bitters
    • An orange zest or cherry for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Place a sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne glass.
    2. Drizzle Angostura bitters over the sugar cube.
    3. Carefully fill the glass with champagne.
    4. Garnish with an orange zest or a cherry.

    Pro tips

    • Use a dry champagne or sparkling wine to balance the sweetness from the sugar cube.
    • Drizzle bitters evenly over the sugar cube for a balanced flavor.
    • Chill the glass before serving for an extra fresh drink.

  • Caipirinha

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    A tart and refreshing Brazilian classic

    Caipirinha

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    Caipirinha is Brazil's national drink and has a simple but refreshing flavor profile. Made with cachaça, lime and sugar, it pays homage to the country's tropical climate and lifestyle. The drink is easy to mix and perfect for hot days or as a refreshing pre-drink. With its balance of acidity and sweetness, the Caipirinha is a timeless favorite around the world.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Sour drinks
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: South American drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 50 ml cachaça
    • 1 lime (cut into wedges)
    • 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
    • Ice crusher

    Instructions

    1. Place the lime wedges and granulated sugar in a lowball glass.
    2. Muddle the lime and sugar together to release the lime juice.
    3. Fill the glass with ice.
    4. Pour over the cachaça and stir gently.
    5. Serve immediately with a short straw.

    Pro tips

    • Use fresh limes for the best flavor.
    • Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference to balance acidity and sweetness.
    • Try using different types of cachaça to find your favorite variety.

  • Bloody Mary

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    A spicy and refreshing brunch classic

    Bloody mary

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    The Bloody Mary is an iconic cocktail said to have been created in Paris during the 1920s by bartender Fernand Petiot. The drink combines vodka, tomato juice and a blend of spices to provide a perfect balance of acidity, spice and sweetness. It is often served as a brunch drink and is known for its refreshing and restorative properties. The Bloody Mary is one of the most versatile cocktails and can be customized with different spices and garnishes.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Highballs
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: American drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 45 ml vodka
    • 90 ml tomato juice
    • 15 ml fresh lemon juice
    • 2-3 splash of Worcestershire sauce
    • A couple of drops of Tabasco (to taste)
    • A pinch of celery salt
    • A pinch of pepper
    • Ice cubes
    • A celery stalk and a lemon wedge for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
    2. Pour in the vodka, tomato juice and lemon juice.
    3. Add the Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, celery salt and pepper.
    4. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
    5. Garnish with a celery stalk and a lemon wedge.

    Pro tips

    • Adjust the amount of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce to customize the spiciness.
    • Use fresh tomato juice for a fresher taste.
    • Add a splash of sherry or red wine for an interesting twist.

  • 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.

    • Type of drink: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

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

    Instructions

    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.

    Pro tips

    • 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.

  • Bellini

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    A fruity and sparkling classic

    Bellini

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    The Bellini is an elegant and refreshing cocktail created by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice in the 1940s. It combines Prosecco and peach puree for a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. The Bellini has become an iconic brunch drink and is appreciated for its lightness and sparkling character.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Sparkling cocktails
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 100 ml Prosecco
    • 50 ml peach puree

    Instructions

    1. Fill a chilled champagne glass halfway with peach puree.
    2. Carefully add the Prosecco and stir gently to mix.
    3. Serve immediately.

    Pro tips

    • Use fresh peaches to make your own puree for the best flavor.
    • Chill both glass and ingredients before serving for an extra fresh drink.
    • Try adding a dash of raspberry puree for an exciting twist.

  • Suffering Bastard

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    A spicy and fruity tiki cocktail

    Suffering Bastard

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    The Suffering Bastard is a tiki cocktail created in the 1940s at Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, during World War II. The drink quickly became popular with soldiers stationed in the region, and its unique flavor profile has kept it popular ever since. Suffering Bastard combines gin, brandy, lime juice, ginger beer and bitters for a drink that is spicy, tart and slightly sweet. It's a perfect balance of strength and freshness, and it's particularly good as a refreshing cocktail for festive occasions.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Highballs
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: Caribbean drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 25 ml gin
    • 25 ml brandy
    • 15 ml lime juice
    • 90 ml ginger beer
    • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
    • Ice cubes
    • A lime wedge or mint sprig for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
    2. Add the gin, brandy, lime juice and bitters.
    3. Top with ginger beer.
    4. Stir to mix the ingredients.
    5. Garnish with a lime wedge or a mint sprig.

    Pro tips

    • Adjust the amount of ginger beer depending on how spicy you want the drink to be.
    • For best flavor, use fresh lime juice instead of packaged.
    • Feel free to add an extra dash of bitters for a more complex flavor.