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Cucumber is spring's secret cocktail weapon

Forget the cucumber as garnish. This green vegetable slice is meant to be muddled, juiced, and turned into syrup – and it transforms spring's longdrinks from pretty enough to will you share the recipe?

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

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

Vinmonopolet

Recipes

When the Ice Cream Spoon Becomes the Bartender

The shaker hanging out to dry after last weekend? No problem. With an ordinary ice cream spoon, a tall glass, and the right technique, you can make three perfect spring cocktails that only need to be stirred – not shaken. The result is smoother, more balanced, and actually better than shaken.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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

Vinmonopolet

Season

When the light returns and rosé moves to the front of the fridge

Snow is still on the ground, but the days are getting longer. It's time to stroll into the kitchen and make room for the first drinks of spring – light, floral, and ready to herald a new season.

Ingrid Importør · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

Recipes

Three Ingredients, Ten Minutes – The Weekend's Best Bar Tricks

Friends ring the doorbell without warning. The fridge is empty, the bar cabinet minimal. But with three components and a little ice, you can make drinks that impress – without stress, fancy equipment, or twenty bottles.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

Recipes

When the Coffee Cup Becomes a Cocktail Shaker

Three spectacular espresso cocktails made with things you already have at home – no fancy syrups, just pure flavor and simple technique from the bartender's craft.

Magnus Mixmaster · 8 min

Vinmonopolet

Recipes

When the pot gives you the drink

Shallots, rosemary, and citrus peel from the weekend stew can become tonight's cocktails – without an extra trip to the store.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

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Season

When Citrus Steals the Show

Winter's citrus fruits aren't just for gin and tonic. Blood orange, bergamot, and yuzu lift both dark porter and red vermouth in surprisingly delightful ways.

Ole Sommelier · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Recipes

Coffee Cocktails That Elevate Brunch

Five innovative recipes that combine quality coffee with spirits – perfect for the lazy Saturday brunch or Sunday recovery gathering.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Vinmonopolet