Licorice love meets cocktail artistry – 5 recipes that will enchant you

Licorice reimagined – when taste becomes an experience

Licorice – you either love it or hate it. But if you're one of those who can't resist its dark sweetness, then you're in for something very special today. Because licorice is more than just a childhood treat – it's a taste adventure, a statement, a touch of Nordic magic in a Copper Cup.

Imagine raising your cocktail cup in a convivial gathering, taking the first sip – and feeling the spicy depth and aromatic sweetness combine in your mouth to create a little symphony of flavors. That's exactly what these licorice cocktails are made for. And the best part? You can easily mix them yourself. All you need is a bar spoon, a shaker, a copper cup of your choice, and a pinch of courage.

1. Northern Lights – licorice meets blueberry

A drink like the aurora borealis: deep, mysterious, with a hint of forest and wildness.

Ingredients

• 4 cl Kettenfett licorice liqueur
• 2 cl gin
• 4 cl blueberry juice
• 1 cl fresh lemon juice
• Ice
• Fresh blueberries for garnish

Preparation

1. Put all ingredients with ice in a shaker.
2. Shake vigorously until your Copper Cup is frosted on the outside.
3. Strain into the Copper Cup, garnish with blueberries and serve through a straw.

2. Black Lemon Fizz – Fresh & mysterious

Like a summer rain at night – refreshing, surprising, full of depth.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl salmiakki liqueur
• 2 cl fresh lemon juice
• 1 cl sugar syrup
• 100 ml tonic water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slice

Preparation

1. Add the lemon juice, syrup and salmiakki to the shaker and mix well.
2. Strain into a copper cup with ice and top up with tonic water.
3. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a long straw.

3. Licorice Mule – the dark sister of the classic

Strong, invigorating, unexpected. When Moscow Mule goes rebellious.

Ingredients

• 4 cl licorice vodka
• 1 cl lime juice
• 100 ml ginger beer
• Ice cubes
• Mint for garnish

Preparation

1. Stir the vodka and lime juice in a copper cup with a bar spoon.
2. Fill with ice and top up with ginger beer.
3. Garnish with fresh mint and serve with a sturdy straw.

4. Dirty Egg – creamy meets edgy

For those who love contrasts – sweet egg liqueur and wild liquorice liqueur.

Ingredients

• 3 cl egg liqueur
• 2 cl Dirty Harry liquorice liqueur
• Ice cubes
• Pinch of cinnamon

Preparation

1. Pour the egg liqueur over ice into a cocktail cup.
2. Carefully pour the liquorice liqueur over the top (e.g. using a bar spoon).
3. Dust with a little cinnamon – serve and enjoy the surprise.

5. Sweet Noir – alcohol-free licorice dream

For relaxed evenings without the hangover – but with full flavor.

Ingredients

• 100 ml licorice tea (cooled)
• 50 ml currant nectar
• 1 cl agave syrup
• Ice cubes
• Blackberries & mint

Preparation

1. Put all ingredients in a shaker and mix with ice.
2. Strain into an elegant copper cup.
3. Serve with blackberries, mint and a reusable straw.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about liquorice cocktails

1. Which alcohol tastes like liquorice? Salmiakki liqueurs from Scandinavia, Kettenfett, ouzo, pastis and sambuca are particularly popular.
2. Can I also enjoy liquorice cocktails without alcohol? Yes! Liquorice tea or syrup combined with berry or citrus juices works wonderfully.
3. What is the best cup to serve these drinks in? In elegant copper cups – they ensure stylish enjoyment and long-lasting cooling.
4. Where can I get licorice liqueur? Many brands are available online, such as Kettenfett, Salmiakki, and Dirty Harry.
5. Does licorice really go well with fruity flavors? Absolutely. Lemon, blueberry, and currant create exciting flavor combinations.
6. Why not a hot liquorice cocktail? Important safety information: Copper cups may only be filled with cold drinks!

Farewell in black – cheers to the brave

Liquorice is not a compromise. It is a statement. A drink for people who love contrasts. For you, who don't want to serve just any cocktail – but something that surprises, inspires and connects.

The next time you're standing with your loved ones, music playing softly in the background and the moment seems weightless – raise your Copper Cup and toast to life. To depth. To the unexpected. And to the joy of having dared to try something new.

Cheers – to you.