#aquavit

Recipes

Rhubarb in the Glass – Three Easter Drinks You Have to Try

Fresh rhubarb is spring's most underrated drink ingredient. Here you get three simple recipes – one non-alcoholic, one with aquavit, and one sparkling aperitif – perfect for the Easter cabin or the garden.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Recipes

The lamb stock that became Easter's best cocktail base

Who said lamb stock only belongs in the sauce? Three recipes where reduced lamb stock, fresh herbs, and citrus are transformed into surprisingly well-balanced glasses – perfect for the cabin or the Easter table.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

In Focus

Spirits That Taste of Spring and Garden

Modern distillers are bottling the flavors of spring – through maceration, infusion, and botanicals. We show you four specific bottles that capture the season, and what to make with them.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Guides

Spirits for Grilling Season – How to Match Them Right

When the grill is lit for the first time this spring, it's not just the meat that deserves attention. The right spirits elevate marinades, balance smoky flavors, and finish the meal perfectly. Here is the guide to white spirits that suit a grilling evening.

Magnus Mixmaster · 8 min

Recipes

The Soup That Became a Drink – Warm Cocktails with Broth

What if this year's coolest cocktail trend starts with a cube of broth? Three uncomplicated warm drinks where broth meets spirits, white wine, and fresh herbs – perfect for the weekend dinner with friends.

Magnus Mixmaster · 8 min

Recipes

When the bread slice becomes the bartender

Forget cold beer with snacks. With three simple open-faced sandwiches and matching drinks built on the same ingredient, you get winter snacks that both satisfy and impress – ready in fifteen minutes.

Lars Lansen · 8 min

Guides

When gin becomes aquavit and rum becomes whisky – the art of substitution in the glass

Cocktail recipes are not sacred texts. With a few simple principles you can swap spirits in the classics – and often get an even better result. Here are the rules that work.

Magnus Mixmaster · 9 min

In Focus

When Spirits Meet the Blue Mold

The first time I was served aquavit with gammelost – a small glass alongside a thick slice of cheese with onion rings – it was a revelation. The spirits lifted the cheese, the cheese gave depth to the spirits. Ever since, I've been chasing the perfect balance between salt, fat, and alcohol.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

Guides

Five Winter Drinks That Call for Five Different Spirits

A cabin evening calls for something completely different from the après-ski bar. Here is the guide that matches spirits to situation – with taste profiles, price ranges, and concrete suggestions for the best moments of your winter holiday.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min