Recent Seafood Delights Paired with Martinis
A collection of delicious seafood dishes accompanying some recent elixirs of quietude. Continue reading Recent Seafood Delights Paired with Martinis
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Birch Please: Excellent Norwegian Flavours at Himkok, Oslo
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
Midsummer Martinis
A beautiful time of year to enjoy a very beautiful drink. Continue reading Midsummer Martinis
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 Martini with Danish Smørrebrød
Some colourful inspiration from Danish cuisine Continue reading A Martini with Danish Smørrebrød
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)
Summer 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
The Martini Socialist 