Oslo’s Himkok has partnered with Sony Music Norway to create a cocktail menu inspired by local artists, including Mari Bella, Erika Norwich, and Sander Systad
Oslo cocktail bar Himkok has unveiled its new cocktail menu, Beats & Sips. Made in collaboration with Sony Music Norway, the drinks list will launch September 26th. The menu sees leading local Norwegian artists presenting songs inspired by Himkok’s 13 new signature cocktails.
Created by head of research and development Paul Aguilar, bar manager Maroš Dzurus, and senior bartender Sebastian Sandvik, the Himkok team developed a menu that spotlights the cultural heritage of Norway. As with the bar’s previous menus, the cocktails are centered around in-house spirits, including aquavits, gins, and distillates. These creations have been represented through music by artists such as Norway’s 2020 Idol winner and 2022 Eurovision contestant Mari Bella, pop singer Erika Norwich, and TikTok sensation Sander Systad.
Himkok’s physical menu will showcase the songs through a QR code that directs guests to Spotify and will also be included on Himkok’s playlists.
Beats & Sips Cocktails Include:
Cocktails include Carrot Cake, a twist on the traditional Norwegian dessert commonly baked during festivities and celebrations (Jack Daniels Bonded, carrot cake mix and unsalted butter). Pop singer Mari Bella will present her interpretation of the cocktail. The cocktail is an ode to good times, capturing joyful moments and the spirit of togetherness.
The Seabuckthorn cocktail is a sweet, sour and fruity cocktail that uses Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Cocchi Americano vermouth and cordial made from Sea Buckthorn berries native to Norway’s coastline. The cocktail has been linked with the singer Sander Systad, one of Norway’s youngest and most followed artists who first made a breakthrough with the song “Rødvin”.
Thyme is a highball drink combining Tequila, Himkok gin, and Italicus liqueur with fresh thyme, creating a bright, herbaceous drink representing the refreshing, pristine nature of Norway’s mountains and fjords. This highball has been paired with the house music duo Mat Duo.
To mark the launch of the menu, Himkok and Sony Norway will host a listening party held at Oslo’s Goldie, a newly opened nightclub.
For more information on the Himkok Beats & Sips cocktail menu, head over to the official website.
The bar’s previous menu, “Fashion Meets Mixology,” was created in collaboration with Norwegian fashion designer Eline Dragesund.
