A bloody marriage between Mary and Martini - with a beet as the bridesmaid. A really cool thing with this drink is that you get a fun, pinkish foam on top of the drinks. I am not quite sure why but it might have something to do with the pectin in the skin of the tomato.
Rinse the strawberries and remove the stems, let the water drip free. Cut the berries into quarters and marinate them in wine, honey, and chopped mint. Let them soak the solution 20-30 minutes. Pour off the marinade into a pot. Boil and reduce it until it becomes a thick syrup. Cool it a bit before […]
Place the vodka, black crowberries, honey and angelica into a cocktail shaker and shake for about a minute. Crush the ice and put it into four glasses. Pour in the drink.
Making aquavit this way is a really fun way to experiment with aromas. If you have the time and patience to wait for a couple of weeks - you will be rewarded.
When Sverre Braastad went from Potato Land to Grape Land, he brought with him a little piece of Norway. As an aperitif to our adventure in Sverre's footsteps, I made a fresh and stylish cocktail outside his family farm in Gjøvik, using locally grown blueberries and potato liquor - vodka.
Bring all the ingredients (except the spirits) to a boil. As soon as a boil is achieved, remove from heat for 5-10 minutes. Add the liquor or dark rum. The punch can be enjoyed hot, or cold over ice cubes in a glass as a welcoming drink for guests.