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Best Northern European Cocktail Types
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Karsk is an aromatic Norwegian cocktail that is traditionally served hot. It is made with a combination of coffee and moonshine. To prepare it, a small coin is traditionally placed on the bottom of the cup, which is then filled with strong, hot coffee until the coin is completely covered.
The moonshine is then added to the cup until the coin resurfaces. There is also a variation on Karsk made with vodka instead of moonshine. The name of this cocktail is derived from the adjective karsks, which means vigorous in Old Norse.
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Copenhagen cocktail combines Dutch genever (jenever) and Cherry Heering, the legendary cherry liqueur from Copenhagen. It also includes lime juice, simple syrup, and a dash of Angostura bitters. The ingredients are poured into a shaker filled with ice.
They are shaken until chilled, and the mix is then strained into a chilled glass. The story behind the cocktail claims that it was invented at 1105, a bar owned by Gromit Eduardsen. It was a winning cocktail listed for a contest sponsored by Cherry Heering.
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Lumumba is a cocktail made with a combination of cocoa or chocolate milk and a shot of brandy or rum, sometimes with the addition of cream. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should simply be combined, preferably in a glass mug. The drink can be served hot or cold, depending on personal preferences.
It is named after the Congolese politician named Patrice Lumumba. Although Lumumba is most often associated with Denmark, it is also very popular in Germany, Netherlands, and the Congo.
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