aquavit

When we recently received volume 2 of Åhus Akvavit's cocktail book, we were immediately drawn to this recipe. The freshness of lemongrass combined with stingy ginger beer and the very Scandinavian akvavit creates a very exotic but still balanced drink.⁠ ⁠ Using akvavit in drinks is becoming more and more common, and we dig it! It's a product packed with flavour, often from spices and herbs. To us akvavit is often more exciting compared to plain vodka, and it can really bring character to a drink

This recipe, adapted from Kyle Webster, takes the well-known Daiquiri in a much more Swedish direction. Using Åhus Akvavit as the main ingredient we think turns this drink into a rather luxurious experience.⁠ Recipe adapted from Kyle Webster, Ingredients: 2 oz akvavit⁠ 0,75 oz lime juice⁠ 0,5 oz rich simple syrup⁠ Mixing: Shake all ingredients with fresh ice and fine strain into a coupe.⁠ Glassware: coupe

First of June means Pride Month has officially begun. Normally a month with worldwide parades, performances, workshops, parties and of course discos - all to highlight and also celebrate rights for the LGBT community.⁠ ⁠ This year Pride Month will be quite different because of the Covid-19-situation. Of course big parades can't happen, and also most concerts and other performances are cancelled. The hospitality industry will suffer a little extra, as will all amazing artists and other performers