
A21 DECADES
Laura Nissinen
Helsinki Cocktail 2017 is the signature drink of the city of Helsinki. Competition between best cocktail bars in Helsinki was held to determine which bar produced the best expression of the capitol of Finland.
Laura Nissinen from A21 Decades wanted to capture the spirit and atmosphere of Helsinki in their cocktail. Helsinki Cocktail is a flavor journey to different areas of Helsinki: from central market Kauppatori to vibrant Kallio and from posh Eira to the old Abattoir area.
The flavors of the cocktail represent different aspects of finnishness. Lingonberries depict the forest, cardamon reminds of childhood and Finnish cinnamon buns, raspberry vinegar adds Nordic flavor to the drink. Finnish people are the biggest coffee consumers in the world, so coffee was a natural choice for one of the flavors. Absolut vodka has been infused with used Smooth Prince espresso coffee beans from Robert Paulig Roastery to add earthy notes to the drink.
This unexpected combination of Finnish flavors produces a drink that is easy to drink but complex in taste. Perfect representation of Helsinki!
2cl Absolut Vodka Infused with used coffee beans
2cl 100% Lingonberry juice
2cl Lemon juice
2cl Cardamom sugar syrup
4 drops raspberry vinegar
Method: Shake
Glass: Tumbler
Garnish: Rye bread cracker, Lingonberry and cornflower

BOULEVARD SOCIAL
Andrei Cionca
Linnanmäki – Amusement park
4cl Absolut Vodka
4cl Mandarine pyre
2cl Apple juice
2cl Simple syrup
1cl Lemon juice
4 fresh raspberries
Method: Shake
Glass: Tumbler
Garnish: Popcorn, Cotton candy & sprinkles

ROSTER
Daniel Woodward
The cocktail was inscribe to the father of Helsinki Design, Timo Sarpaneva.
2 cl Tanqueray Gin
1 cl Galliano Autentico
1 cl Pernod
3 cl Lime
2 cl Agave
Fresh Mint
Tonic
Method: Shake
Glass: Tumbler
Garnish: Lime wheel & Mint Sprig

RUSTY
Mika Ammunét
The Helsinki Olympic Games in 1952.
3 cl Tanqueray Gin
1 cl Père Magloire VSOP Calvados
1 cl Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka
2 Lime wedge
2 cl Oleo saccharum
2 cl Pink Grapefruit juice
2 bs Fennel seeds
Method: Shake
Glass: Tumbler
Garnish: Orange peel

GAIJIN
Joni Virta
The slang of Helsinki.
3cl Absolut Vodka Infused with fresh strawberries
2cl Lillet
3cl Lemon juice
1cl Sugar syrup
Egg white
1dash Angostura orange bitter
Method: Shake
Glass: Coupette
Garnish: Strawberries and edible violet.