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fruity, malty, cherry, citrus

Copenhagen

A ruby-red cocktail blending malty genever with Danish cherry liqueur and bright citrus, created to honor Denmark's capital city.

ginMedium~22% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcecubedGarnishOrange twist
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozgenever
  • ΒΎ ozcherry heering
  • ΒΎ ozfresh lime juice
  • Β½ ozsimple syrup
  • 3 dashesangostura bitters
  • Orange twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Express an orange twist over the drink and use as garnish.
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History & Origin

The Copenhagen Cocktail won a 2009 competition sponsored by Cherry Heering to create a signature drink for the Danish capital. Created by bartender Gromit Eduardsen at Bar 1105 in Copenhagen, this modern classic pairs genever with the iconic Danish cherry liqueur in a bright, fruity sour. The drink showcases the best of Danish cocktail culture.

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