HIMKOK’s Sips & Beats is the latest innovative cocktail menu concept from the renowned Norwegian bar HIMKOK. By collaborating with leading Norwegian artists, who created songs inspired by 13 new signature cocktails, HIMKOK’s Sips & Beats merges the worlds of music and mixology. This menu, featuring creations developed with the expertise of Maros Dzurus, celebrates Norway’s rich cultural heritage while offering a multisensory drinking experience.
QUINCE
Ingredients:
- 1 oz (30 ml) HIMKOK x LINIE Aquavit
- 0.75 oz (20 ml) DeKuyper Banana Liqueur
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Cooked Ginger Syrup
- 2 oz (60 ml) Quince Brandy Cordial
Method:
Whisk all ingredients together and pour into a chilled glass.
KARSK
Ingredients:
- 5 oz (150 ml) HIMKOK Vodka
- 5 oz (150 ml) HIMKOK Aquavit
- 0.75 oz (20 ml) La Frontera Cream
- 3.5 oz (100 ml) Cocchi di Torino Sweet Vermouth
- 3.5 oz (100 ml) Cold Brew Coffee (1:1 coffee-to-water ratio)
- 3.5 oz (100 ml) Grind Espresso Shot
- 3.5 oz (100 ml) Sweetened Condensed Milk
Method:
Stir all ingredients and strain through a coffee filter.
Glassware: Old Fashioned glass.
SEA BUCKTHORN
Ingredients:
- 1 oz (30 ml) Buffalo Trace Bourbon
- 0.25 oz (10 ml) Cocchi Americano
- 0.75 oz (20 ml) Brown Cheese Syrup
- 0.25 oz (5 ml) DeKuyper Triple Sec
- 0.75 oz (20 ml) Sea Buckthorn Syrup
- 0.75 oz (20 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 drop Foaming Agent
Brown Cheese Syrup Recipe:
- 1 ⅔ cups (400 ml) water
- 1 ¾ cups (400 g) sugar
- 14 oz (400 g) brown cheese
Dice the cheese into small cubes. Simmer all ingredients at 158°F (70°C) until the cheese dissolves into the syrup. Strain out solids.
Sea Buckthorn Syrup Recipe:
- 3.5 oz (100 ml) sea buckthorn sorbet
- 3.5 oz (100 ml) water
Method:
Stir all ingredients, double strain, and serve.
Glassware: Coupette.
THYME
Ingredients for Pre-batch:
- 1 ¼ oz (35 ml) HIMKOK Gin
- 0.5 oz (12.5 ml) Patrón Silver Tequila
- 1 oz (25 ml) Italicus Liqueur
- 0.75 oz (20 ml) Simple Syrup
- 0.05 oz (1.3 g) Malic Acid
- 0.1 oz (2 g) Fresh Thyme
Method:
Combine all ingredients except thyme. Stir until acids dissolve. Infuse with thyme for 24 hours and strain through a cheesecloth.
RASPBERRY
Ingredients:
- 1 oz (30 ml) Bacardí 10-Year-Old Rum
- 0.75 oz (20 ml) Fino Sherry
- 0.25 oz (5 ml) Martini Floreale
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- 0.75 oz (20 ml) Raspberry Syrup
- 1 drop Malic Acid Solution
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Water
Raspberry Syrup Recipe:
Centrifuge fresh raspberries and combine equal parts raspberry juice and sugar (about 1.6 oz sugar per 1 cup (60 g/l) of juice).
Method:
Mix all ingredients and batch.
Glassware: Coupette.
Bringing HIMKOK to the World
HIMKOK’s latest cocktail menu showcases its dedication to creativity and craftsmanship. With flavors as rich as Norway’s culture, these drinks are crafted to delight bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Try these recipes for yourself, and discover the artistry of HIMKOK.
Enjoy the symphony of flavors and music—one sip at a time!
