Himkok in Oslo offers remarkable drinks, exceptional service, and an inviting atmosphere but for me, the star of the show was the birch martini. Continue reading Birch Please: Excellent Norwegian Flavours at Himkok, Oslo
A beautiful time of year to enjoy a very beautiful drink. Continue reading Midsummer Martinis
A beautiful, golden, savoury martini to be enjoyed with good food Continue reading A Danish Martini made with Chilled Akvavit
A wholesome Nordic way to enjoy January Continue reading Scandi Jan (not Dry Jan) a Nordic way to enjoy January
Some colourful inspiration from Danish cuisine Continue reading A Martini with Danish Smørrebrød
It’s Christmas time and last night I decided to have a non-martini drink. I’ve previously mentioned my liking for akvavit for midsommar, but I also like it during the winter (to keep warm). I put some miniature bottles of akvavit (from Ikea) in the freezer for a day, then served them in heavy glasses and a single spherical ice cube. I like all the different … Continue reading Swedish akvavit
Sunday evening, I didn’t want a full martini, just a little pre-dinner sip. London looks green, with the stirring of a summer haze as the sun sets. The approach of the solstice put me in mind of Scandinavian celebrations so I took a bottle of akvavit out of the freezer and poured some into a tall, frozen shot glass, with a twist of lemon peel … Continue reading Summer akvavit
There were no martinis served in the household last night. It wasn’t a problem. Continue reading More Swedish influence
The Martini Socialist 