Cocktails – Dandy With Lens

How to make the perfect summer gin and tonic – 11 recipes

2018-07-30 Bjørn Christian Finbråten Gin, Gin & Tonic

Few drinks are so refreshing as a light, crisp G&T with the right garnish. Here is how to make the perfect summer gin and tonic.

Cocktail recipe: Perfect Martinez

2018-03-17 Bjørn Christian Finbråten Cocktails, Gin

The Perfect Martinez is not just any cocktail. Being the predecessor of the modern Dry Martini, it may be the quintessential classic cocktail.

Cocktail recipe: French 75 with lime

2017-12-26 Bjørn Christian Finbråten Cocktails, Gin, Other

The French 75 with lime is a variation of the French 75, originally made with lemon. It is the perfect sparkling cocktail.

Cocktail recipe: Breakfast Martini

2017-08-10 Bjørn Christian Finbråten Cocktails, Gin, Martini

The Breakfast Martini was created by Salvatore Calabresi in 1996. Since then, it has become wildly popular. And no, there is nothing wrong in serving this for breakfast.

How to spice up Gin and Tonic – Creative recipes to try

2017-07-31 Bjørn Christian Finbråten Cocktails, Gin, Gin & Tonic

It’s time to spice up Gin and Tonic. Forget the old highball glass with gin, tonic, ice and a lemon wedge. Play around with new tonic brands, spices, and fruits to give this iconic summer drink a total makeover.

Malagas best gin bars – and how to make a Spanish gin and tonic

2017-04-10 Bjørn Christian Finbråten Cocktails, Gin, Travel

This is a look at three of Malagas best gin bars, as well as the tale of the Spanish gin and tonic. A drink perfected and turned into a work of art.

How to make a dry martini – All you need to know

2017-03-13 Bjørn Christian Finbråten Cocktails, Gin, Martini

Here is everything you have to know about how to make a dry martini. No drink are so easy to make, yet so hard to get perfect. With the proper ingredients and attention to details, anyone can do it.