3 must-try drinks this summer

27.04.2022

We were wondering what to make for our friend when they come to our place to celebrate Vappu and as I had just got our new drinkware home we decided to make different cocktails! And of course we had to try them before the occasion… 🙂

We made three different cocktails and they turned out perfect! Super summery, fresh and most importantly easy to make. We’re definitely not experts in drink making but maybe we will be after the Summer! These drinks will be on repeat in our kitchen throughout the Summer!

ELDERFLOWER COCKTAIL

Elderflower juice
Sparkling water
Prosecco (dry)
Lemon rind

Place ice cubes in a glass. Add one lemon rind to each glass. Add about 3 cl elderflower juice. Add some sparkling water and top with Prosecco. Decorate with eatable flowers.

Psst! You can add eatable flowers to the ice cubes with water and they’ll freeze beautifully!

PEACH, STRAWBERRY & BASIL SUMMER SANGRIA

1 bottle chilled Prosecco or Cava
4 cl Cointreau
Strawberries
1-2 peaches
1 cup/250 ml sparkling water
Basil leaves
Ice

Pour the sparkling water into a pitcher, add Cointreau, sparkling water, sliced fruits and basil. Stir and serve with ice.

RHUBARB BASIL MARGARITA

Rhubarb Basil Simple Syrup

250 ml water
2,5 dl sugar
2,5 dl chopped rhubarb
basil leaves

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rhubarb completely falls apart.
Press mixture through a sieve and cool.

Margarita (1 cocktail)

Tarvitset: shaker, jalallinen lasi, viinamitta

4 cl tequila
6 cl Rhubarb Basil Simple Syrup
85 ml lime juice
Ice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain over ice. Garnish with rhubarb and basil leaves.

Cheers to summer!

The writer, Alessia Moborg, is a quarter Italian and a quarter Swedish foodie from Turku. This young world explorer has visited almost all continents of our beautiful planet and brings along inspiration to her cooking from her travels. Alessia has an eye for aesthetics, which can also be seen in her cooking, especially baking. Follow all things beautiful on Alessia’s Instagram.

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Steel pan – your partner for life

Steel is a very popular material in kitchenware for many reasons. Steel is durable and non-toxic. Steel is an inert material, meaning it doesn’t react with other materials, so it is very safe to use. Steel is also super easy to clean and doesn’t scratch easily. ...

Wooden kitchenware – a hygienic, ecological, and sensible choice

Wood is a beautiful decorative element in the kitchen, but the perks of the versatile material do not end there. Choose your equipment wisely, choose wooden kitchenware. Wood as a material is environment friendly – it’s natural, durable, biodegradable, and easy ...

International Coffee Day 1.10.

Many of us, myself included, need that large cup of coffee to get the day going. I learned to drink coffee during my year abroad in Italy, so you might say, that I’m a bit of a late adopter when it comes to coffee. The ideal moments for coffee are those slow weekend m...

Easy sorbet recipe to cool you off!

Nothing tastes as good on a hot summer day as a refreshing sorbet (except maybe a tall glass of cold water with lemon). Making sorbet is super easy so you don’t need much, you can surely make it at the summer cottage as well! You don’t need to use specific ingre...

Garden Party Strawberry Cake

The inspiration for this Garden Party Strawberry Cake I got from a birthday party I attended in the early summer. For dessert, there was this tall, light pink strawberry dream. It had dulche de leche, lots of fresh strawberries, and a frosting made with cream cheese and whi...

Cold Brew Coffee

I absolutely LOVE cold brew! It’s so refreshing on hot summer mornings and you don’t always feel like drinking hot coffee. Cold water extracts the coffee very differently from hot water – cold brew doesn’t have any of those bitter notes, only the darker chocolat...

rhubarb strawberry pavlova

It was during that huge thunderstorm last week I made the first rhubarb strawberry pavlova. I was in Suomenlinna and the meringue was in the oven when the sky went dark and it started pouring rain. I rushed to close the windows and sat on the windowsill to listen as the thu...

Luscious Chocolate Cake

Easiness to make is just one of the reasons we love chocolate cake – you can make it the night before and it really works in any occasion. Different cake forms and decorations makes it suit any season. For Midsummer and other Summer parties, you will surely dazzle you...

Summer Brunch

Lovely sun and June! This month I want to share recipes for a summery brunch that can be enjoyed in a garden in the morning sun, on a picnic in a park, or on the living room floor if it happens to rain. Here’s the brunch menu: Coconut yogurt, fig & date granola, and p...

Summer Parties <3

The time for Summer celebrations is right arounf the corner! Bringing people together, preparing good food, creating a gorgeous table setting – that’s what it’s all about. You don’t have to have a separate set of tableware for your festivities, you c...

Chocolaty banana bread with white chocolate whipped cream

Greetings from Tammisaari, a small town just waken from its winter sleep! I’ve been here that one magical week of the year when the sun melts ice in the sea and one can have the first-morning swim in the sea. As my April recipe, I want to share an easy and delicious choco...

Nosse Ceramics for HEIROL

The HEIROL tableware selection has received a lovely new addition to the family. What makes this tableware collection exceptional, is the beautiful story behind it and its ecological production. Nosse Ceramics for HEIROL is made of environment-friendly, premium Portuguese s...

Oven-baked Salmon w/ crunchy Fennel by Kriselda

My name is Kriselda Mustonen – I’m a 30-year-old wellness influencer and yoga instructor from Helsinki. I’m super grateful for this opportunity to start my collaboration with HEIROL! Home, kitchen, and stopping to enjoy a mindful meal are all things close ...

Everything you need to know about kitchen knives

To a chef, knives are one of the most important tools in the kitchen. Proper chefs carry their own knives around in knife bags and professional kitchens have an unwritten rule, that you can’t touch another chef’s knives. However, the same goes for the chefs at h...

How to use and maintain your frying pan

Whether you have chosen a cast iron, stainless steel, or a coated frying pan, few basic rules apply for all pans. We have a wide selection of pans, for all home and professional use. Check the whole selection here! Do not heat the pan too quickly. Especially induction cookt...

Lamb meatballs for Easter

My phone calls with my father have become more frequent during the global pandemic. We talk a lot about art, which has been a big part of my father’s life.. and food obviously, as it is near to both of our hearts… a lifestyle and a passion. During our last call,...

This day is yours – Women’s Day

“To the strong,to the fierce,to the independent,to the brave. strongly cherish the love today,Happy International Women’s Day.” Monday, March 8th, is the International Women’s Day – a day, when we show appreciation and admiration towards women,...

How to choose the right frying pan?

One of the most important and often the most expensive kitchen tool is a good frying pan. This is why we think it is important to do some research on them before buying one. When choosing the perfect frying pan for you, the most important factor is its usage, and what YOU w...

Kitchen must-haves!

It has been so nice to notice how the amount of cooking and time spent in the kitchen has increased over the past few years, especially this past year. Social media channels and blogs have been filled with beautiful creations made in the kitchen. People seem to have realize...

The world’s best cheese slicer!

Kalevala Day, or the day of Finnish culture, is celebrated on the 28th of February. As food plays a big role in shaping the country’s culture, for us foodists, it is also a day to celebrate food culture. Finnish and other Nordic countries’ food culture includes ...

Roasted Bell Pepper Soup

Next week is what we in Finland call ”Ski vacation” (hiihtoloma), it is a common time to take your winter vacation, so yay! As the weather has been amazing lately, it is time to spend extra time outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature! When I am on vacation, I&#...

Perfect coffee with a Moka pot

The highlight of my mornings – a cup of flavorful coffee made with a Moka pot! The original aluminum Moka pot by Bialetti is one of the best-known coffee equipment in the world. With a Moka pot, you will prepare a strong and full-bodied Italian mocha, rich in flavor a...

Valentine’s Day

Hey all you lovelies, ATTENZIONE <3 One of the most wonderful days of the year is almost upon us. Valentines’s Day, San Valentino, Ystävänpäivä – Whatever you wish to call it. To me, the same way as it is known in Italy, it is the day of lovers. A day fil...

Vegan Nutella

When our children were younger, the go-to treat on slow Sunday mornings was Nutella. Nutella originates from Italy, and even I remember it from my childhood. In the 1960s, the brand started to expand its reach into other countries, which is when the popularity of Nutella ex...

It’s time to dig out your blini pans!

Blinis are delicious and so easy to make! Even though blini season is a term that is used, we think blinis are always in season! Some people think of blinis on Pancake Day, and sometimes they make an appearance on New Years’. The common denominator? Cold weather and w...

A letter for all fathers!

A father is a supporter and a defender, a safe haven when you need it the most. To me, a 50-year-old father of four, my relationship with my father is vastly different from what it was about 30 years ago when HEIROL was founded. Now, I’d rather call my father a friend...

Delicious roasted root vegetables!

During this year, for a variety of reasons, life has changed quite a bit. For Rolf and I, one of the changes is that it is only the two of us at the dinner table during the week. All four of our children have moved out, and the exchange students who we accommodated have lef...

Welcome to a taste-filled journey!

I love to travel! I’m curious about different cultures and especially food cultures. When we visit a new country or a new city, I always take a long tour of the local food markets, market halls, grocery stores, etc. As a souvenir from the trip, I aim to find something...

Karelian Pies

Do you know what Finnish and Italian food cultures have in common? Or how about pasta and Karelian pies? Close to 30 years ago, my husband Rolf and his father Heimo founded HEIROL, a kitchenware importing company. On their first trip to a trade fair in Milan, I asked Rolf t...

Tiramisu

One of the easiest and most delicious Italian desserts. Tiramisu is always a great choice and you can’t really mess it up. I’ve been using this same recipe for years and people of all ages are huge fans of it! Tiramisu 3 dl of espresso6 tbsp of amaretto liquor3 ...

Homemade Pasta Dough Recipe

Making fresh homemade pasta is much easier than many people think!Check out the recipe below and enjoy a worry-free moment when cooking. Fresh homemade pasta recipe 150 g “00” flour150 g durum wheat flour3 organic eggsPlenty of salt 1. Measure the fl...

Yummy applesauce

What we love about Fall, is that Finnish nature offers many wonderful and healthy flavors that we can gather and store for Winter.Apples are a prime example! They offer a variety of treats to make from them, such as pies or apple sauce, that can be paired with your morning ...

The sharper the knife, the happier the life!

Dullness in the kitchen is easy to change. Cooking is pleasant and relaxing, especially when your tools are working properly. A kitchen knife is a tool that is used basically every time you cook and there is a large variety of them for different purposes. The one thing they...

Lentil and Halloumi Salad

Even if it might be a bit rainy at times, when it comes to colors, Fall is the most amazing time. It’s the time of the year that I love to spend a bunch of time in the kitchen and my mind and body want to try new things! This past Summer we visited Greece...

GROOVE UP YOUR KITCHEN!

Oh, how it seems that the atmospheric Fall season always brings something new with it, this year, on September 17th, it comes in the form of a brand new cooking dish series! The GROOVE-series has frying pans and pots that will make you feel the groove in the kitchen! The ne...

Chickpea Stew

Let’s take care of each other with nutritious food! Turmeric is one of my favorite flavors, but I’ve only gotten accustomed to it in recent years, ever since the interest towards vegetarian dishes has grown. I enjoy Indian spices and add them to almost any veget...

Veggie Spaghetti with a Julienne Peeler

A friend of mine called me the other day and asked for easy and healthy veggie recipes. I’m sharing this with you because my friend had never heard of my favorite kitchen gadget! I use a Julienne Peeler almost daily, it helps me make thin, long slices of my veggies su...

Overnight Oats

In Italy, breakfast, colazione, is pretty much just a quick espresso from a neighborhood coffee house and a cornetto, a kind of croissant. They taste great and I enjoy eating them when I visit Italy! In Finland, breakfast is a bit slower in pace. During the cold, dark morn...

Spicy pumpkin soup, seed crispbread, and hummus

Pumpkin has a mild flavor to it, but by roasting the ingredients in the oven you can create a whole new world of flavors! Even our young ones eat this with a smile on their face! SPICY PUMPKIN SOUP 800 g musk pumpkin2 large onions1 whole garlic, cut in half1 red chili2 tbsp...

Best Pizza!

Making your own pizza from scratch is a fun way to spend time together! Below, you will find the recipe for the perfect pizza dough, so you might want to make a bigger batch at once! I prepare the dough in the evening, so it gets to be in the fridge overnight, and the...

WELCOME TO THE HEIROL FAMILY!

How nice of you to come visit us! Perhaps we are a familiar company to you already, but if you are visiting us for the first time, we would like to tell you a little more about ourselves. We are a Finnish family-owned business from Kaarina, a stone’s throw away from Turku...

Affogato

The Italian Affogato might just be our family’s most popular dessert as it is so quick to make! Our oldest daughter has a habit of enjoying this deliciousness for breakfast on the weekends, of course without the Amaretto!Affogato is the perfect finishing touch for any...

Pasta Carbonara

La vera carbonara romana, the original carbonara pasta originating from Rome. Easy and quick to make, perfect after exercising or just spending time outdoors. When I was living in Rome, since carbonara is a heavier dish, we would mainly eat it during winter. Now in Finland,...

A Heavenly Carrot Cake for Mom

Generally, I like to wing it and try new things in my recipes, but only when I am cooking. Baking is a different animal. Using the correct amount of the right ingredients and following the instructions is crucial to get the end result you want. You can let your creative jui...

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

An instant favorite for any household!Homemade banana bread has been trending for a while now, but I hopped on the bandwagon late – I baked my first banana bread for this year’s Mother’s Day brunch! It was such a hit at brunch, that my mom asked me to share the re...

Japanese Eggplants

I’ve seen a bunch of these lovelies in grocery stores lately. I am fairly new to them, so I figured I should give them a go! Since they come from Japan, I figured they’d go nicely with miso. I use miso to give flavor to soups and Asian vegetarian dishes. JAPANESE EGGPLA...

Midsummer Cake

I made this cake with my daughter on her birthday, and it turned out to taste and look so good that I wanted to share the recipe with you guys! The fresh and summery taste makes this cake is perfect for any summer festivities, maybe even for Midsummer! MIDSUMMER CAKE RECIPE...

Tasty Green Falafels

A more fitting name for these would be “Green Veggie Patties, but it just doesn’t have a nice ring to it, and these things look a lot like falafels! This dish is fresh, crunchy, and healthy fast-food. All you have to do is mix all the ingredients in a blender, ...

Avocado dressing

If you want to switch up your salad dressing game, this avocado dressing might be the one for you! Avocado dressing is loaded with nutrient fats and has a beautiful color that really catches the eye! Try it with salads or any warm dish – it really works with almost an...

ricotta cake

Ricotta cake 2 eggs (yolk and egg white separated)⁠120 g sugar⁠230-250 g ricotta cheese⁠juice and zest of 1 lemon⁠70 g flour⁠powdered sugar on top⁠ Preheat the oven to 170C.⁠ Butter and breadcrumb the⁠ springform cake pan.⁠ Whisk the egg whites and s...

ZUCCHINI KEFTEDES

These Zucchini Keftedes are not just easy but also healthy! Great fast food, yeah?These Zucchini Keftedes are not just easy but also healthy! Great fast food, yeah?The Steelsafe pan is amazing for giving food a gorgeous frying result! ZUCCHINI KEFTEDES You need:2 large zucc...