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Affogato in a Glass – Ice, Espresso, and Amaro

What happens when you take the Italian affogato principle – hot over cold, bitter against sweet – and transfer it to a glass? Magic. Here are the combinations that make the last summer days unforgettable.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

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Shrub – the syrup that saves your summer drink

Vinegar-based fruit syrups from 19th-century America are back – and one homemade bottle can elevate everything from sparkling water to barbecue cocktails all summer long.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

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The Evening Drink You Forget to Plan

The food is eaten, the grill is out – but the night isn't over. Here are the drinks that keep the conversation going well into the night, without you needing to overthink it.

Ole Sommelier · 7 min

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Flavored sparkling water that elevates your summer drink

You probably already have a bottle sitting in the fridge. Here's how flavored sparkling water can make your barbecue and picnic infinitely better – no sugar, no stress.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

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Tepache – Mexico's Wild Pineapple Drink

Fermented pineapple, piloncillo, and cinnamon – tepache is summer's easiest home project and tastes like liquid Mexican festival spirit. Two days, one glass jar, and you have something truly magical.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

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Bitter and Bubbly – the Secret Weapon of Grill Evenings

Campari is the classic, but the world of bitters is far larger. Here are the guide's favorites – from Norwegian Marka Bitter to Italian Contratto – that lift the summer glass from decent to unforgettable.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

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Sake Highball: Japan's Lightest Summer Drink

Forget the heavy cocktail – Japan's sake highball is summer's hidden ace. Light, fresh, and perfect for the grill. Here's everything you need to know to master it at home.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

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Campari granita and Aperol ice lollies for summer

What happens when you freeze Campari and Aperol? You get summer's coolest aperitif – shaved ice you eat with a spoon, ice lollies you lick in the sun, and an aha moment at the very first bite. Here are the recipes and tricks that make it easy.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

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Watermelon Slushy with Tequila and Tajín

Sweet, fresh, and with a kick of spice – this slushy is the most enjoyable cocktail of the summer. All you need is a blender, a little freezer time, and a good blanco tequila.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

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Your summer bar is just five bottles away

You don't need a full bartender course or a cupboard crammed with bottles to make great summer drinks. Here is the honest guide to what you actually need – and what you can safely skip.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

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Norwegian Summer Berries in the Glass

Strawberries, redcurrants, and blackcurrants from a Norwegian garden are far more than accompaniments to ice cream and cake. Here is the practical guide to simple syrups, infusions, and garnishes – and which drinks they pair best with this summer.

Lars Lansen · 7 min