Cocktail Countries, Cocktail recipes, GREECE

Cucumber Sling @ 2 Brothers Bar Santorini

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CUCUMBER SLING @ 2 Brothers Bar Santorini

This time I was at 2 Brothers Bar Santorini / Greece. Bartender Xristos prepared the wonderful Cucumber Sling cocktail there. The 2 Brothers Bar Santorini is located in the beautiful Greek Island of Santorini, Two Brothers Bar first opened its doors in March 1983 as you guess it, by two brothers – Dimitris and Giannis. The tradition continues with the original owners sons Jack and Leuteris now running the show. From its humble beginings back then, the bar has grown to become an island favourite for visiting tourists and locals alike.

INGREDIENTS

  • Masticha Skinos
  • fresh cucumber juice
  • lime juice
  • ice

METHOD

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well!
  3. Strain into old fashioned glass.
  4. Add ice cubes and crushed ice.
  5. Cheers from Santorini!

NOTES

The special taste of the Cucumber Sling comes from the fresh cucumber juice and the Mastiha. Mastiha is a sweet liqueur produced with the mastikha resin from the Greek island of Chios. It has a distinctive flavor, reminiscent of pine and herbs. It is claimed to have medicinal properties and to aid digestion.

CAPE VERDE, Cocktail Countries, Cocktail recipes

BEACH BAR OLÁ BRASIL (Cape Verde)

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BEACH BAR OLÁ BRASIL (Cape Verde)

Gisel makes a Caipirinha

This time I was in the Beach Bar Olá Brasil in Santa Maria on the island of Sal in Cape Verde. The island of Sal is 5000 km (3000 miles) from my hometown, but only 2800 km (1700 miles) from Brazil. For this reason, there is nothing better than enjoying a wonderful Caipirinha on the beach here. Bartender Gisel of Beach Bar Olà Brasil really makes one of the best Caiprinhas in the world. The island of Sal is not very big, but there are wonderful beaches. The best beach can be found in Santa Maria. And there you will also find the Beach Bar Olà Brasil. If you ever come to Sal on Cape Verde, you shouldn’t miss the Caipirinha or one of the other excellent cocktails there.

INGREDIENTS

  • Cachaça
  • 1 fresh lime (cut into wedges)
  • sugar
  • ice

METHOD

  1. Cut the lime into wedges and put the cuttet lime into a shaker.
  2. Add sugar and muddle the lime and the sugar.
  3. Fill the shaker with Cachaça and ice.
  4. Shake it!
  5. Fill the Caipirinha in a double Old Fashioned glass and garnish.

NOTES

Two things make the Beach Bar Olá Brasil a special place: The flair and the atmosphere right on the beach and the people who work there. A completely cool, relaxed crew who take care of all the guests’ wishes with devotion and love. When you’re around, say hello to Gisel and Mr. White for me.

Cocktail Countries, Cocktail recipes, ITALY

Angelo Azzuro Cocktail Recipe

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Angelo Azzuro

I was recently in Italy in the beautiful city of Venice. There I found a great Italian spirit called Limoncello and a cocktail with Limoncello called Angelo Azzuro. Time has obscured the origins of Angelo Azzuro cocktail and little is known about exactly where it comes from. The story most people go with is that it is a take on the Blue Lagoon cocktail of the 1950s and 60s. It’s bright azure blue color informs the cocktails name which translates literally to “blue angel.” Careful though, this is one stiff cocktail.

INGREDIENTS

  • 30 ml/ 1 oz. Limoncello
  • 30 ml/ 1 oz. Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 30 ml/ 1 oz. Gin
  • 10 ml/ ⅓ oz. sweet Vermouth

METHOD

  1. Add all ingredients into shaker with ice and shake.
  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  3. Garnish with a lemon zest.

NOTES

Limoncello is a lemon liqueur made in the Gulf of Naples and along the Amalfi Coast, as well as in Sicily. For production, the aromas in the form of essential oils are extracted from the lemon peel with alcohol and the flavored alcohol is diluted with a water-sugar solution.

SHOPPING LIST

  1. Cointreau orange liqueur | USA * | UK* | Germany*
  2. Tanqueray Gin | USA* | UK* | Germany*
  3. Limoncello | USA | UK | Germany
  4. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*

Cocktail Countries, Cocktail recipes, SWEDEN

Manzanas Cocktail @ Care/Of Cocktailbar in Malmø / Sweden

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How to make the Manzanas Cocktail

This time I was in Malmö / Sweden. Things are different in Sweden. You can’t buy alcohol in the supermarket, there are special state shops called Sytembolaged. Rumor has it that this is why some Swedes make their own alcohol at home. I noticed something similar during my visit to the Care/Of cocktail bar here in Malmö. Bartender Kash prepared the wonderful Manzanas cocktail there. Everything in the Care/Of bar was also homemade. Mezcal infused with coccchi americano and macadamia nuts, homemade grapefruit oleo and pink lady apple juice. Even the ice cubes are made in the Care/Of bar itself. And that’s what you can taste! The Manzanas cocktail has a smoky, nutty aroma and the freshness of apple juice. A really great taste experience.

INGREDIENTS

  • Mezcal infused with cocchi americano & macadamia nuts
  • grapefruit oleo
  • pink lady applejuice
  • ice

METHOD

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir.
  2. Add a big ice cube into chilled old fashioned glass.
  3. Strain into the old fashioned glass.
  4. Garnish with macadamia nut.
  5. Cheers from Sweden!

NOTES

You will find the Care/Of cocktail bar in the city center next to the Malmö Live Konserthus at Fiskehamnsgatan 11C. There is indoor and outdoor seating with view of Malmö’s canals and the historic city center. The interior is elegant and modern and here too, the owner Stefan made many parts himself. It is a total work of art that you should definitely try on a trip to Malmö.

Cocktail recipes, NORTH KOREA

Soju Makgeolli / North Korea

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SOJU MAKGEOLLI

Are there cocktails in North Korea too? Of course. I recommend the Suju Makgeolli Cocktail. With two Korean ingredients and very tasty and delicious. You can also mix the cocktail well at home, you don’t have to travel to North Korea.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 shots Soju
  • 3 shots Makgeolli
  • ice cubes
  • apple slices

METHOD

  1. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. Add 2 shots Soju and 3 shots Makgeolli.
  3. Stir for 20 seconds.
  4. Garnish with apple slices and serve with a straw.

ABOUT SOJU

Soju is a spirit from Korea. The most important raw ingredient is rice, almost always in combination with other foods containing carbohydrates such as potatoes, wheat or barley. Soju is clear and typically has an alcohol content of 20%. It has been distilled since at least the 14th century. The name literally means brandy.

ABOUT MAKGEOLLI

Makgeolli is a naturally cloudy alcoholic drink from Korea with an alcohol content of mostly 5–8%, in some cases up to 13%. It is made from rice with the addition of water, nuruk (wheat or rice cultures) and yeast, is only roughly filtered and therefore milky-white and has a mild, slightly sour and sweet taste. Sometimes variants with additional ingredients such as corn or fruit are offered. Compared to many other types of alcohol, makgeolli is high in protein and contains fewer calories. Thanks to the lactic acid bacteria and yeast, the drink is also enriched with vitamins and some carbonic acid.

Cocktail Countries, Cocktail recipes, CYPRUS

Angels Grog @ Mr. Tippler in Cyprus

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ANGEL`s GROG @ MR. TIPPLER in Paphos/ Cyprus

Off to Cyprus. To Paphos, to be precise. Paphos is not the largest city in Cyprus, it really doesn’t have the best beach in the world and the sights can be counted om one hand. But Paphos has probably the best cocktail bar in Cyprus – probably as compensation. And I was there. At Mr. Tippler in the picturesque old town of Paphos. There the bartender Greg welcomed me in a friendly manner at the entrance of Mr. Tippler to show me one of his signature cocktails: the Angel`s Grog. The bar is very modern and tastefully decorated and has many exceptional cocktails on the menu. And the staff is really great. If you ever come to Paphos, be sure to go to Mr. Tippler in Kosta Georgiou 3 and try some of the signature cocktails from Mr. Tippler. Perhaps one of the best things to do in Cyprus besides the good weather, and give Greg my regards.

INGREDIENTS

  • Mastiha
  • Gin
  • Strawberry
  • Cucumber
  • Bitters
  • Crushed Ice

METHOD

  1. Cool the clay pot with crushed ice
  2. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake.
  3. Shake well and strain into clay pot filled with new crushed ice.
  4. Add some more crushed ice to top of the glass.
  5. Garnish the Angel´s Grog!
  6. Cheers from Cyprus!

NOTES

Two things make the Angel`s Grog cocktail something very special. First, the cocktail is served in a clay pot made exclusively for Mr. Tippler by a local Cypriot pottery. Second, the Mastiha ingredient. Mastiha is a sweet liqueur produced with the mastikha resin from the Greek island of Chios. It has a distinctive flavor, reminiscent of pine and herbs. It is claimed to have medicinal properties and to aid digestion.

Cocktail Countries, Cocktail recipes, GREECE

Mojito Cocktail @ Mojito Beach Bar

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Mojito Cocktail

If you want to drink a really good Mojito, I can recommend the Mojito Beach Bar on the island of Rhodes in Greece. I was there myself and I have to say, the Mojito tastes really great in the Mojito Beach Bar. But not only the Mojito makes this beach bar an unforgettable place. The bar is right on the beach and you can relax there for a whole day. The atmosphere is very chilled and the location is really exceptional.

INGREDIENTS

  • Rum
  • soda
  • crushed ice
  • lime (cut into wedges)
  • cane sugar
  • mint leaves

METHOD

  1. Cut the lime into wedges.
  2. Put the lime into glass and add cane sugar and mint leaves.
  3. Muddle the mint.
  4. Add crushed ice, Rum and a splash of soda.
  5. Stir it.
  6. Add some ice and garnish with mint sprig and lime slice.
  7. Enjoy your Mojito at the beach!

NOTES

You can find the Mojito Beach Bar on the island of Rhodes near Gennadi right on the beach. They also offer great rooms if you want to stay longer. Just visit the website. And when you arrive at the great place, give my regards to Doro and Christina. And enjoy a Mojito!

Cocktail recipes, MALTA

The Thirsty Barber in San Ġiljan / Malta

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The Thirsty Barber

On July 1st 2020 the airport of Malta opened again. So I went to Malta, to San Ġiljan on Ball Street, where bartender Tisho was waiting for me at THE THIRSTY BARBER with a surprise. He created me a cocktail to my taste. Malta is a wonderful island and THE THIRTY BARBER is a truly exceptional cocktail bar. Here is the cocktail recipe:

INGREDIENTS

  • Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum
  • Angostura & bitters
  • cinnamon syrup
  • liqueur of salted caramel and butterscotch
  • apple juice

METHOD

  1. Add all ingredients in a mixing glass.
  2. Add ice cubes.
  3. Stir for 20 seconds.
  4. Strain into cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with flowers and fruits.

NOTES

THE THIRSTY BARBER is Malta`s first prohibition style bar. The Thirsty Barber boasts a unique cocktail list, developed by a team of qualified and experienced mixologists. One can choose from a variety of Prohibition-era cocktails, martinis and champagne cocktails, some of which are also to share. The bar’s signature cocktail also happens to be the most expensive on the island. I firmly believe that every guest visiting The Thirsty Barber has a fantastic experience.

Cocktail recipes, Cocktails on the road, ISRAEL

Jasper Iced Tea from Eilat/ Israel

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Jasper Iced Tea Cocktail

What to do in Germany in cold February. Right! You get on the plane and visit sunny Israel. Really nice it is in Eilat on the Red Sea. Near the beach you will find the best cocktail bar in the city: Jasper 08. In February the temperatures in Eilat are only 25 degrees Celsius, but in summer they rise to 45 degrees Celsius. So the Jasper Iced Tea cocktail is a great refreshment.

I was very glad, that the manager Vera of Jasper 08 gave me the opportunity, that her bartender Erez showed me the making of Jasper Iced Tea. Eilat is very easy to reach via the newly built Eilat Ramon Airport and when you arrive in Eilat you must visit the Jasper 08 cocktail bar.

INGREDIENTS

  • Tanqueray gin
  • pineapple juice
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • peach iced tea syrup
  • cucumber syrup
  • Angostura bitters
  • crushed ice
  • mint leaves
  • cucumber flower

METHOD

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake.
  2. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
  3. Add some more crushed ice to top of the glass.
  4. Garnish with some fresh mint leaves and a cucumber flower.
  5. Cheers from Israel!

NOTES

The Jasper 08 cocktail bar in Eilat serves up the perfect cocktail of exhilarating experiences for your vacation at the Red Sea. Right at the heart of the newly-renovated Isrotel Agamim lobby is the Jasper 08 cocktail bar, setting a new entertainment standard for hotel guests and visitors alike. This unique mega bar is the ideal setting for an exceptional night out, with its contemporary New York atmosphere reflected in exclusive cocktails, the bar’s music, and cool staff. Try the Jasper Iced Tea!

SHOPPING LIST

  1. Tanqueray Gin | USA* | UK* | Germany*
  2. Peach iced tea syrup | USA* | UK* | Germany*
  3. Cucumber syrup | USA* | UK* | Germany*
  4. Angostura bitters | USA* | UK* | Germany*
  5. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*

 

Cocktail recipes, Cocktails on the road, JORDAN

casa ma – a cocktail from Jordan

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CASA MA COCKTAIL from Jordan

In January 2020 I was in Jordan looking for a typical Jordanian cocktail. I went to Aqaba on the Red Sea and found the Suzana Cocktail Bar at Tala Bay Resort in Aqaba, where bartender Yusel mixed me a super delicious Jordanian cocktail called casa ma. The Suzana Cocktailbar is a really great bar with international spirits and very competent bartenders.

If you once drive through Aqaba, e.g. on the way to Petra, you should definitely pay a visit to the Suzana bar. The cocktail bar is located directly on a marina and is only 50 meters from the great Tala Bay beach.

INGREDIENTS

  • Amaretto
  • Vodka
  • Gin
  • Ginger ale

METHOD

  1. Combine all ingredients – except the Ginger Ale –  in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a highball glass.
  3. Add the Ginger Ale and a straw.
  4. Cheers from Jordan!

NOTES

Jordan shows itself to be a modern and cosmopolitan country that maintains its Islamic traditions but faces west. Alcohol is served in many places, and there are bars and occasionally western-style nightclubs. The city of Aqaba, located on the Red Sea, offers its visitors the opportunity for a beach holiday all year round.

SHOPPING LIST

  1. Amaretto | USA | UK * | Germany*
  2. Stolichnaya vodka| USA* | UK* | Germany*
  3. Tanqueray Gin | USA* | UK* | Germany*
  4. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*