Bar and Cocktails

Bar and cocktails
Over the course of my career I have worked a lot with restaurants, bars, nightlife, hospitality and leisure. I have also studied bar competence and worked in bars.
Based on this and my overall qualification and interest I offer my services as a bar consultant.

  • Menu concepts
  • Bar concepts and commerce
  • Cocktail creativity
  • Bar and cocktail marketing
  • Presentation media, photos, film and conceptual descriptions
  • Presentations, reviews, descriptions and other copywriting
  • AI-generated cocktail media
  • Educational material and recipe books
  • Exclusive bartending
  • Management services
  • In combination with all of my other marketing services or services
  • Mystery menus, VIP-menus and exclusive menus
  • Trends

*I might need time for preparation, research and specialization. I have the foundation and core to develop a high-level competence within any of this. Some of it, I haven’t fully developed yet, but I’m fully capable of developing it. 

Signature creativity
I create 3 categories of cocktails. Luxury, fine and classic cocktails.

Secret Lover Martini
5 cl fine gin
1 cl cherry liqueur
2 cl fresh lime juice
1 cl sugar syrup
Muddled strawberries

Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with cherries, strawberries, and a lightly sugared rim.

Irena D. G.
4 cl fine cognac/brandy
1 cl vanilla liqueur
1 cl strawberry liqueur
2–3 fresh strawberries
1 cl fresh lime juice
1 cl sugar syrup
Top with champagne

Shake fine cognac, liqueurs, strawberries, lime juice, and sugar syrup with ice. Strain into a glass with ice and top with champagne.
Garnish with strawberries, lime, and a red rose.

Foreigner
4 cl fine cognac/brandy
1 cl apple liqueur
1 cl pear liqueur
2 cl fresh lemon juice
1 cl sugar syrup
Top with ginger ale

Build in a long drink glass over ice. Add all ingredients and top with ginger ale. Stir gently.
Garnish with apple slices , pear slices and lemon.

Super Selfie
4 cl fine vodka
2 cl fresh lemon juice
1 cl sugar syrup
4 cl Red Bull
Top with champagne

Build in a long drink glass over ice. Add vodka, lemon juice, and sugar syrup, then pour in Red Bull and top with champagne. Stir gently.
Garnish with lemon.

Extravagance
4 cl fine vodka
1,5 cl Chartreuse
1,5 cl absinthe 
2 cl fresh lemon juice
1 cl sugar syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a whisky glass over ice.
Garnish with thin slices of mango, banana, apple, kiwi, pear, starfruit, strawberry, plus raspberries and blackberries placed elegantly.

Clarity (non alcoholic cocktail)
4 cl grapefruit juice
2 cl fresh lime juice
1 cl sugar syrup
Mint leaves
Top with premium tonic water

Build in a highball glass over ice. Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, sugar syrup, grapefruit slices, lime slices and mint leaves, then top with tonic water. Stir gently.
Garnish with lime, grapefruit and mint leaves.

The VIP-Conspiracy Cocktail
-Honoring partners, concepts, involved and IDG

“Stars will be stars, gold will be gold and roses will always be roses…
Love and commit to yourself and life with all of your beating heart.”

Ingredients:
-5-7CL Hennessy of choice
-1-2CL Vanilla liqeueur of choice
-Muddled strawberry and squeezed lime
-Sugar by the spoon
-Top up Armand Dé Brignac – Ace Gold Brût

  • Hurricane glass or glass of equal aestethic distinction
  • Crushed ice or ice
  • Strawberry slices
  • Sliced lime
  • Vivid red rose
  • Golden straw
  • Golden star of any sort (necklace, cocktail stick, metal star etc.)

Serving:
Should be served with a story.
Give the cocktails a drumming with the golden straws if you prefer, to give a sense of music industry to the serving.

Over the course of my career, I have collaborated with a wide array of distinguished nightclubs, grand hotels, fine-dining establishments, and refined bars.
I gravitate towards elevated, aesthetically captivating cocktails — creations defined by thoughtful conceptual depth and the integration of rare, intricate spirits. I have always sensed that there is space, even a calling, for a true VIP cocktail on the menus: a signature creation reserved for moments of significance, much like a fine vintage or an exceptional spirit — something to be requested when one seeks an immersive, dignified cocktail experience. A genuine reward, available to anyone who strives, yet adaptable in prestige to suit the most discerning clientele.

I believe a cocktail experience is rooted in a confluence of elements: the interplay of colour, form, fragrance, and the layered complexity of taste derived from the artisanal ingredients and embellishments. But beyond that lies the narrative — the commercial resonance of brands, the prestige of labels, and the intellectual pleasure of conceptual storytelling. And, of course, no cocktail is complete without its bearer — the person who serves it. That too is part of the ritual, the significance — the performance.

And may I say: the introduction to the cocktail matters just as much — how it is revealed, how one encounters it. Let that moment be elevated. Let it be singular.

During my time as a freelance graphic designer for Nikki Beach, I was entrusted with crafting a banner for a Gold Party in collaboration with Armand de Brignac — a maison I later discovered was under the stewardship of JAY-Z, and subsequently co-owned by Hennessy and Moët. In one of Beyoncé’s songs, a quote resonates with this alliance, as they sing about how she “mixes her Ace up with Hennessy” — a lyrical fragment that partially inspired this recipe.

Years later, drawing from that experience and informed by my bar education and extensive hands-on engagements, I curated this cocktail and the conceptual world around it.

Should you choose to present or serve this cocktail, I kindly ask that you honour the accompanying narrative and utilise the specified marques. Variations are permitted — for instance, selecting the Hennessy most aligned with your clientele’s profile — but the integrity of the concept must remain intact.
Essential elements include all of the specified ingredients: a golden star, a golden straw, freshly sliced strawberries, a touch of lime, and a vivid red rose. The hurricane glass is preferred, though alternatives may be embraced, provided they are aesthetically justified and of equal distinction.

Classic menu example

Classic cocktails

1. OLD FASHIONED

One of the oldest and most classic cocktails.
Created in the 1800s.
Bourbon, sugar cube, Angostura bitters, orange peel, ice.
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2. MARGARITA

A Mexican favorite from the 1940s, perfect for warm summer evenings.
Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, salt rim.
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3. MOJITO

A Cuban classic that delivers a fresh and cooling sensation.
White rum, lime juice, mint, sugar, soda water.
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4. MARTINI

Known as “the king of cocktails,” loved for its simple elegance.
Gin, dry vermouth, olive or lemon twist.
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5. LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

A nightclub classic.
Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon, cola.
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6. MANHATTAN

A timeless cocktail created at the Manhattan Club in New York in the 1800s.
Bourbon or whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, cherry.
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7. WHISKEY SOUR

A simple yet refreshing drink, popular since the 1860s.
Bourbon, lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white (optional), cherry.
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8. DAIQUIRI

A Cuban classic known for its balanced acidity.
White rum, lime juice, sugar syrup.
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9. COSMOPOLITAN

A modern classic from the 1980s, often associated with “Sex and the City.”
Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice.
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10. PIÑA COLADA

A tropical drink from Puerto Rico, loved for its creamy sweetness.
White rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, pineapple.
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11. TOM COLLINS

A long drink from the 1800s, named after a popular hoax.
Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, soda water.
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12. SIDECAR

Created during World War I in Paris, perfect for cognac lovers.
Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugared rim.
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13. TOKYO ICED TEA

A fruitier and greener variation of the Long Island Iced Tea.
Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, Midori, lemon, lemonade.
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14. SEX ON THE BEACH

A classic popular in holiday destinations worldwide.
Vodka, peach liqueur, orange juice, grenadine.
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15. MAI TAI

A tiki classic from the 1940s, known for its tropical sweetness.
Dark rum, white rum, Cointreau, lime juice, orgeat syrup.
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16. MINT JULEP

A traditional Southern drink, popular at the Kentucky Derby.
Bourbon, mint, sugar syrup, crushed ice.
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17. SAZERAC

A New Orleans classic, considered one of the oldest American cocktails.
Rye whiskey, absinthe, sugar cube, Peychaud’s bitters, lemon peel.
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18. AMARETTO SOUR

A sweet and sour drink with Italian origins.
Amaretto, lemon juice, sugar syrup, cherry.
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19. APEROL SPRITZ

An Italian aperitif, known for its refreshing and slightly bitter taste.
Aperol, prosecco, soda water, orange slice.
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20. PALOMA

A Mexican favorite, often considered tequila’s best companion.
Tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, soda water, salt.
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21. CUBA LIBRE

A Cuban classic symbolizing freedom, often mistaken for rum and cola.
White rum, cola, lime juice, lime wedge.
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22. DARK ‘N’ STORMY

A Caribbean classic, perfect for those who enjoy spiced rum.
Dark rum, ginger beer, lime juice.
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23. PISCO SOUR

A Peruvian or Chilean classic, loved for its balance of acidity and sweetness.
Pisco, lime juice, sugar syrup, egg white, Angostura bitters.
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24. VESPER MARTINI

Created by Ian Fleming for James Bond, a powerful variation of the Martini.
Gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc, lemon peel.
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25. WHITE RUSSIAN

A modern classic, known from the film “The Big Lebowski.”
Vodka, Kahlúa, cream or milk.
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26. MOSCOW MULE

A fresh and tangy cocktail, traditionally served in a copper mug.
Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, lime wedge.
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27. BRANDY ALEXANDER

A luxurious dessert cocktail, perfect as a sweet ending.
Cognac, dark crème de cacao, cream, nutmeg.
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28. RUM PUNCH

A classic cocktail with Caribbean roots, ideal for festive occasions.
Dark rum, white rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine.
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Special cocktails

Champagne cocktails

29. CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

A classic from the 1800s, simple yet elegant.
Champagne, sugar cube, Angostura bitters, cognac, lemon peel.
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30. BELLINI

Created at Harry’s Bar in Venice, a fruity and elegant drink.
Prosecco or champagne, peach purée.
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31. MIMOSA

A classic brunch cocktail, perfect for celebratory occasions.
Champagne, orange juice.
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32. KIR ROYAL

A more luxurious version of the Kir, with a touch of blackcurrant liqueur.
Champagne, crème de cassis.
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33. DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON

Created by author Ernest Hemingway, a powerful cocktail with absinthe.
Champagne, absinthe.
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Luxury Cocktails

34. THE RITZ COCKTAIL

A sophisticated cocktail served at The Ritz in Paris.
Cognac, Cointreau, Angostura bitters, champagne.
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35. MILLIONAIRE COCKTAIL

An exclusive cocktail that reflects its name.
Bourbon, Grand Marnier, grenadine, absinthe, lemon juice.
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36. THE GOLD RUSH

A modern classic with a touch of luxury.
Bourbon, honey syrup, lemon juice.
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37. VIEUX CARRÉ

A complex cocktail from New Orleans, named after the French Quarter.
Rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Angostura bitters, Peychaud’s bitters.
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38. THE LAST WORD

A rediscovered Prohibition-era gem, known for its balance and complexity.
Gin, green Chartreuse, Maraschino liqueur, lime juice.
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Signature Cocktails

39. IRENA D.G.

A beautiful cocktail with the name of a beautiful woman by DLH.
Fine Cognac, Vanilla liqueur, Strawberry liqueur, sugar, lime, strawberries & champagne. Decorated with lime, strawberries & a red rose.
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40. SECRET LOVERS MARTINI

A signature and chic intimate Martini by DLH.
Fine Gin, cherry liqueur, lime, sugar & strawberries. Decorated with cherry, sugar and strawberries.
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41. FOREIGNER

Travelling to another country can be a beautiful thing. A cocktail by DLH.
Fine Cognac, apple liqueur, pear liqueur, lemon, sugar & ginger ale. Decorated with apple & lemon.
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42. EXTRAVAGANZA

A bold cocktail by DLH to be enjoyed with a variety of fruits.
Fine Vodka, Chartreuse, Absinthe, lemon & sugar. Decorated with sugar and eight different fruits.
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43. SUPERSELFIE

An energetic and glamorous DLH cocktail that can be adjusted depending on budget.
Fine Vodka, lemon, sugar, Red Bull & champagne. Decorated with lemon.
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44. TROPICAL DELIGHT

A sweet and fruity tropical cocktail by DLH.
Pineapple rum, watermelon liqueur, mango juice, pineapple juice & passion fruit juice.
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45. SWINGING IT

Mingle, flirt with the single, sing a song or dance the night away.
Fine rum, coconut liqueur, cherry liqueur, lemon, sugar, cola.
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Work examples

Cocktail media generated with Artificial Intelligence

How about a frozen daiquiry?

Midnattsbad (Midnight dip)

Sommarregn (Summer rain)

Äppel Päppel (Apple papple)

Grasshopper milkshake

Summer lemonades

Sweet Delight

Home made iced teas, Frappe latte & Frappucino

Blomsteräng (Blossoming fields)

Öresundsbris (Easter sea / Oresund breeze)

I encourage being healthy, living well and enjoying responsibly!
Alcohol free options of high quality should always be available.