Coquetel is a small bar in the heart of Stockholm, with influences from Cuba and Brasil, playing wonderful Música Popular Brasiliera while making classic cocktails.
One of the more popular drinks, The Tuxedo No. 2, comes from the Tuxedo club, a private country club in NYC. It shares many qualities with a classic Dry Martini but has a bit more sting and character. It's the perfect welcome drink for New years eve - getting everyone in the right mood.
What you need:
Gin – 40ml
Dry Vermouth – 20ml
Maraschino Liqueur – 8ml
Absinthe – a dash
Maraschino Cherry
Lemon twist
A dessert for adults, perfect with Christmas candies, like After Eight or chocolate Pralines.
Gabriel describes it as a Christmas Avec, like an elevated white Russian, perfect for the days around Christmas when you just want to drink something comforting and delicious. The recipe comes from the famous The Savoy Cocktail Book.
What you need:
Cognac – 30ml
Crème de cacao – 30ml
Heavy cream – 30ml
The heavier the cream, the merrier.
Modern classic created by Pegu Club's Audrey Saunders.
A more adult mojito-esque drink with more freshness, complexity and luxury. The Holiday Edition features champagne instead of the regular club soda. The Gin-Gin Mule is an excellent drink for dreaming away when all on your mind is the wintery cold and salty, fatty foods.
What you need:
Gin – 50ml
Lime – 25ml
Simple syrup – 15ml
Sweetened Ginger juice – 15ml
Mint – a bunch
Champagne – top up
First off, we need to make some sweetened ginger juice. It’s rather straightforward and can be used for a plethora of other drinks and recipes.
How to make the ginger juice:
Gin-Gin Mule:
Stay warm this holiday and enjoy some well-deserved time off with these perfectly delicious holiday drinks.