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Tonight’s the night for Nordic Spirits Awards

Trader MagnusJanuary 28, 2021January 28, 2021
Tonight’s the night for Nordic Spirits Awards

The winners of the 2021 Nordic Spirits Awards will be announced at tonight’s online awards show.

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Oslo Bar Show – third time’s a charm
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Oslo Bar Show – third time’s a charm

Trader MagnusJune 13, 2017January 14, 2021

On June 25-26 it’s finally time for the third edition of Oslo Bar Show, and of course I’ll be there.

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Bartenders’ Choice Awards 2016 – the winners
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Bartenders’ Choice Awards 2016 – the winners

Trader MagnusDecember 12, 2016

Johan Evers / Open/Closed Yesterday I attended the Bartenders’ Choice Awards gala at Berns in Stockholm, (almost) everyone was there to binge drink and celebrateContinue reading

Quick review: Ron Zacapa Edición Negra
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Quick review: Ron Zacapa Edición Negra

Trader MagnusDecember 1, 2016

On November 17, I was invited to hotel suite 810 at Haymarket by Scandic for an exclusive relaunch of Ron Zacapa Edición Negra. It wasContinue reading

The winners of Barsol Pisco Cup 2016
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The winners of Barsol Pisco Cup 2016

Trader MagnusNovember 30, 2016January 15, 2021

Recently, Cask & Co. – the Swedish importer of Barsol Pisco – arranged the cocktail competition Barsol Pisco Cup 2016. Instead of regional heats andContinue reading

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Quick review: Angostura 1787 15 YO rum

Trader MagnusNovember 25, 2016

Master blender John Georges / launch party cocktail menu On September 12, I was invited to the launch of House of Angostura’s new super-premium, 15 year-oldContinue reading

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Emil Hed wins Swedish Beefeater MIXLDN cocktail competition

Trader MagnusNovember 25, 2016

Sebastian Hamilton-Mudge and winner Emil Hed. Photo © Pernod Ricard. On November 20, the Swedish finals of the global Beefeater MIXLDN cocktail competition took placeContinue reading

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Behind Closed Doors pop up in Stockholm

Trader MagnusSeptember 23, 2016

Nath Colby and Aaron Thomas, Behind Closed Doors Back in May, the Gothenburg-based aussie cocktail collective Behind Closed Doors came to Nobis Hotel here inContinue reading

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New cocktail festival in Copenhagen

Trader MagnusAugust 19, 2016

Today sees the premiere of the new Copenhagen cocktail festival CPH By The Glass – a weekend of spirit tastings, seminars and a showcase ofContinue reading

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Johan Evers wins spot in the global World Class competition in Miami

Trader MagnusMay 31, 2016

Johan Evers After two intense days in and around Drummuir Castle in Scotland, the Nordic finals of the World Class competition has come to anContinue reading

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I came home from the weekend getaway, and what did I find if not the brand new @ahusakvavit cocktail book with recipes inspired by New York, Malmö and London – can't wait to delve into it!
Hmm.. choices, choices... the books you find in the cottage.
In the cottage over the weekend, trying out some local stuff! Both gins and tonics from @sahlinsbrygghus are pretty tasty, but how do they work together? I have to say that for me the lingonberry tonic and dry juniper gin was the best fit, and rhubarb tonic with pine floral gin. The taste test continues, some more combinations to try...
Can't wait for tomorrow's online @michterswhiskey tasting ❤️❤️
When life gives you passionfruit, make passionfruit syrup and then make Hurricanes – funky jamaican navy strength rum, passionfruit syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice... dry shake and pour into tacky souvenir Hurricane glass (mine from @officialbubbagump Chicago) filled with crushed ice – garnish with an umbrella, paper straw and a swizzlestick of choice (this one from my @smugglerscovesf visit) – cheers!
Enjoying the latest issue of @discardthezine together with an Age Of Aquarius – mezcal, Campari, lime, passionfruit syrup and honey syrup, poured over crushed ice. Cheers!
The Sunday cocktail is Freight Train Swizzle – a succulent rum rhapsody by @samueljoelross at @attaboy134 with 40 ml aged rum, 20 ml lime, 20 ml Falernum and 20 ml green Chartreuse, swizzled with crushed ice until ice cold then 3 dashes Angostura bitters on top... garnish with mint sprig (omitted) and freshly grated nutmeg – happy times!
I was asked by @thelittlequarterrevival to make a tribute to the one and only Little Quarter bar in Stockholm.. you are certainly missed! From the January "classics" menu I chose The Bee's Knees which is simple but oh so delicious! 7cl gin, 3cl lemon juice, 2cl honey syrup – shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail coupe.. garnish with an orange twist. Voilà!
I'm a sucker for new tonics, and I was surprised to find a new Swedish brand in the supermarket – @urbanpeers.se – and while pretty good and citrusy I found it a bit too gentle, at least paired with @tanqueraygin with a 1:2 ratio. Now i'm curious about their "French" tonic 😉
This week's Friday cocktail is Ninth Wonder – sweet, sour and spicy by @hungrybartender. Equal parts tequila (I didn't have any so I used mezcal), @anchoreyes, creme de cacao and lime shaken with ice and strained into cocktail glass – and wow, it certainly hits the spot!
Did I tell you that my first name is John? A while ago I received a surprise package with this lovely bottle of @famousgrouse with my name on it.. it's just that my moniker is Trader Magnus and not Trader John... oh well, A for effort and the liquid is still the same... so, this week's Friday cocktail is a Penicillin with mezcal instead of Islay whisky... yum! Ginger syrup and candied ginger courtesy of @klasapa – cheers!
Jungle Bird definitely is one of my favorite drinks, I prefer to use Cruzan Black Strap rum but my bottle is almost empty and it's not easy to get here in Sweden.. 😭

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