The Brazilian national drink: Caipirinha. This cocktail had its heyday around the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Many tourists enjoyed it in Brazil and took it home. The backbone of the cocktail is Cachaca, which is similar to white rum. It is distilled from fermented sugarcane juice.
Today’s cocktail is old school. I used one of my favorite rums, a Diplomático Single Vintage 2004. 2004 was one of the best years for the single vintage edition. It is very rich and has a deep flavor profile, including: raisins, banana, cinnamon, caramel, figs, chocolate, coffee, walnut, and vanilla.
Delicious and delightful recipe for a Gin & Tonic with homemade rhubarb gin. We have the recipe from the book: “Gin – Your Guide to the Best Taste Experiences“, written by Jesper Schmidt. He writes the following about it: “A G&T that tastes tart and sweet like a Danish summer. The homemade rhubarb gin has … Read more
Gin & Tonic/GT is one of the most popular drinks and for good reason. Here we have drink expert Jesper Schmidt’s take on the perfect version of the drink. We have the recipe from the book: “Gin – Your Guide to the Best Flavor Experiences“, written by Jesper Schmidt. He writes the following about it: … Read more
Recipe for the classic cocktail: Vesper. We have the recipe from the book: “Iconic Cocktails” written by Jesper Schmidt. He writes the following about it: “The Vesper was invented by none other than the author Ian Fleming when he wrote the James Bond novel “Casino Royale” in 1953 during a post-war era when many – … Read more
Recipe for a classic spritz with the correct proportions of wine, bitters, and sparkling water. We have the recipe from the book: “Iconic Cocktails“, written by Jesper Schmidt. He writes the following about it: “Originally, a Spritzer was a way to dilute wine so it had the same alcohol content as beer. There are countless … Read more
Delicious and delectable recipe for a Sidecar, the classic cocktail with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. We have the recipe from the book: “Iconic Cocktails“, written by Jesper Schmidt. He writes the following about it: “No one knows the true origin of the Sidecar, but the myth goes that an American captain invented it … Read more
My take on a recipe for the South American classic: “Pisco Sour”. The drink originates from Peru or Chile (depending on who you ask). The drink is very elegant, rich, and quite balanced. My version here is all that and much more! It is also herbal and fruity, just the way I like it!
Luxury version of the classic PIÑA COLADA, known as the official drink of Puerto Rico. We have the recipe from the book: “Iconic Cocktails“, written by Jesper Schmidt. He writes the following about it: “Directly translated, Piña Colada means ‘strained pineapple’, referring to the freshly pressed pineapple juice that should ideally be used. But if you don’t have … Read more
Recipe for the classic cocktail: Dry Martini. It contains gin and vermouth, and of course, we all know it from James Bond. We have the recipe from the book: “Iconic Cocktails“, written by Jesper Schmidt. He writes the following about it: “Undoubtedly one of the most sophisticated cocktails in the world, immortalized by a long … Read more