Københavnerstang
Creamy vanilla and fresh pineapple meet in a shaken drink under a soft layer of whipped cream.
Ingredients
- Vodka50 ml
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed10 ml
- Pineapple juice, freshly pressed40 ml
- Vanilla syrup20 ml
- Cream, lightly whippedfloat on top
- Pineapple, to garnish (optional)1 slice
Method
- Whip the cream lightly, so it is thick but still pourable.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes and add the vodka, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup and lemon juice.
- Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is ice-cold.
- Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
- Gently spoon a layer of lightly whipped cream on top, over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish with a slice of pineapple, if you like.
About this drink
The name is an affectionate nod to the classic Danish ice lolly of the same name (it means 'Copenhagen stick'), in which vanilla and pineapple have always played the leading roles. The cocktail tries to capture the same sweetness and freshness in liquid form, with a layer of lightly whipped cream to echo the ice lolly's creamy finish. It is a drink that plays with nostalgia but tastes entirely of the moment.
