Midsummer Martinis
A beautiful time of year to enjoy a very beautiful drink. Continue reading Midsummer Martinis
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A Martini with Harðfiskur (Icelandic wind-dried fish)
An Icelandic delicacy with an acquired taste Continue reading A Martini with Harðfiskur (Icelandic wind-dried fish)
Scandi Jan (not Dry Jan) a Nordic way to enjoy January
A wholesome Nordic way to enjoy January Continue reading Scandi Jan (not Dry Jan) a Nordic way to enjoy January
A Martin Miller’s Gin martini
A martini made the clean and beautiful Martin Miller’s Gin. Continue reading A Martin Miller’s Gin martini
Swedish akvavit
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
The Frukostini (the Swedish breakfast martini)
The classic martini will always be my favourite, but of the non-classics, I think this is definitely one of the tastiest (even if it looks slightly alarming). The breakfast martini was invented by Salvatore Calabrese in the Lanesborough hotel in London. It involves gin, marmalade, lemon juice and Cointreau or Triple Sec. However, I’ve had some lingonberry jam in my fridge from my last Ikea … Continue reading The Frukostini (the Swedish breakfast martini)
The Martini Socialist 