Denmark House Drink Menu
-Signature cocktails
A selection of cocktails made with Danish spirits, tested and approved by the Danish community in Melbourne.
Koldskål $23
Zesty, creamy blend of citrus, vanilla and elderflower – inspired by the traditional Danish summer dessert of the same name. Light, fresh and nostalgic.
København $23
A tribute to Copenhagen’s charm. This award-winning cocktail balances cherry brandy and lime for a taste that’s sweet, tart and unmistakably Nordic.
Lakrids Kaffe Martini $23
Our Danish twist on the classic espresso martini – with deep coffee, Kahlua and a bold note of liquorice. Perfect for liquorice lovers.
Dansk Spritz $19
A Scandi riff on the spring classic, this mix of Gammel Dansk, prosecco and soda delivers a herbal, bittersweet edge with crisp bubbles.
Hyldeblomst Spritz $19
A sparkling elderflower cocktail, as beloved in Denmark as the summer sun. St-Germain elderflower liqueur, prosecco and soda – light, fragrant and refreshing.
Tap Beer
Carlsberg Tap $10
Crisp, clean and unmistakably Danish. This legendary lager is brewed with over 175 years of tradition. Probably the best beer in the world (4.6%, 330ml)
Beer
Carlsberg Elephant $14
Brewed from a 140-year-old yeast strain found in the original Carlsberg brewery. A dark, rounded pilsner with heritage in every sip. (7.2%, 330ml bottle)
Carlsberg 1883 $15
Brewed from a 140 year old yeast found in the original celler. A dark rounded pilsner with heritage in every sip. (4.6% 330ml can)
Tuborg Classic $12
Smooth and easy drinking with balanced malts subtle bitterness and a slighty sweet finish, a favourite across Denmark. (4.6% 330ml can)
Tuborg Guld $13
Golden and refined. This premium lager combines delicate hops with a floral aroma and notes of fruit and fennel. (5.5% 330ml can)
Tuborg Julebryg $15
A seasonal Danish favourite, rich and malty with hints of caramel and spice. (5.7% 330ml can)
Caveman Plonk Mead $15
A Viking’s drink of choice, fermented honey and water, the drink that startet it all. (5% 355ml can)
Stone and Wood Pacific Ale $14
Fresh and fruity with notes of passionfruit and citrus. A true taste of the Australian coast. (4.4%)
Balter Cerveza $12
Crisp, clean and easy to drink. A smooth Mexican-style lager made for sunny days. (4.0%)
Coopers light $11
(2.9% 355ml
Hop Nation ”Mind your head” XPA $11
(non-alcoholic, 330ml)
Cider
Somersby Pear Cider $12
(4.5% 330ml)
Somersby Apple Cider $12
(4.5% 330ml)
Akvavit
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A Scandinavian spirit traditionally distilled from grain or potatoes and flavoured with herbs like caraway, dill and anise. Best served chilled and shared in good company.
Rød Aalborg 1863 $10
Denmark’s national snaps. A crisp and spicy spirit with bold caraway and a touch of orange zest. A true Danish classic. 45%
Aalborg Jubilæum 1946 $10
Smooth and aromatic with notes of dill, coriander, and oak. Crafted to celebrate 100 years of Aalborg Akvavit. 40%
Aalborg Dild $11
An intensely dill-forward akvavit with a clean, fresh finish. Ideal with seafood or gravlax. 38%
Nordguld $11
Unique among akvavits – aged on amber and infused with rosemary, caraway, sherry, and pine. Deep, woody and herbal. 40%
Bornholmer Traditions Akvavit $12
Golden, warming, and slightly sweet. Soft hints of dill and honey with a rich, smooth body. 42%
Bornholm Distillery Akvavit $12
Wild caraway from Bornholm brings a floral earthiness to this well-balanced, mild spirit. 42%
Bornholm Frost $12
Clean and cooling – with cumin, dill and a citrus edge. Crisp like a Baltic winter morning. 40%
Bornholm Blond $12
Light spice, a gentle palate and smooth texture. A modern take on Nordic tradition. 40%
Bommerlunder $12
Soft and mellow with subtle caraway and delicate liquorice aged in oak. A German cousin to Danish akvavit. 38%
Linie Akvavit $12
Norwegian and world-famous. Matured at sea in sherry casks that cross the equator twice – giving it smoothness, spice, and a sense of adventure. 41.5%
Tasmaniac Antarctic Akvavit $12
A bold Australian twist on tradition, infused with native herbs and a hint of sea salt for a crisp southern edge. 41%
O.P. Anderson $11
Classic and aromatic – smooth with notes of caraway and fennel, offering a balanced and timeless Nordic flavour. 40%
Snaps
Bornholm Pear Snaps $12
Juicy, elegant pear with a soft sweetness and gentle finish. Crisp and refreshing. 40%
Bornholm Lakrids $12
Smooth and intense liquorice flavour with notes of anise. Not for the faint-hearted – a Danish favourite. 40%
Bornholm Sea Buckthorn, Dill and Cucumber $14
Nordic garden in a glass with fresh dill, tangy sea buckthorn and cool cucumber. Herbal, tart, and delightfully savoury. 40%
Bornholm Blueberry and Lemon Snaps $14
Vibrant and fruity. Sweet blueberry meets lemon zest for a bright, tangy finish. 40%
Bornholm Fig Snaps $14
Rich, round and mellow. Earthy fig comes forward with a soft, slightly sweet profile. 40%
Bornholm Chilli and Honey $14
Sweet and spicy – gentle honey warmth followed by a subtle chilli kick. Great with sharp cheeses or smoked meats. 40%
Bornholm Special Edition Rhubarb & Star Anise $12
A striking pink snaps with tart rhubarb and aromatic star anise. Sweet, pretty, and a little wild. 25%
Hr. Skov Valnød $12
A small-batch snaps infused with walnut and aged for two years. Nutty, soft, and warming. 38%
Helsinki Tyrnipontikka $12
Finnish-style snaps made from wild sea buckthorn berries. Tart, complex, and unmistakably Nordic. 41.7%
Helsinki Mutemint $12
Refreshing and bold peppermint snaps – clean, icy and invigorating. 40%
Sparkling wine
Sevita Prosecco, King Valley, Victoria $13 / $60
Bright, crips and dry – a crowd-pleasing Prosecco with fine bubbles and citrus blossom.
Georg Jensen Hallmark Cuvèe, Tasmania $95
A stylish sparking wine in a designer bottle. Elegant, refined and made in a partnership with Denmark’s iconic Georg Jensen.
Don’s Cuvèe Brut, Skærsøgaard, Denmark $95
A rare Danish sparkling wine with a dry finish and delicate notes of green apple and toast. A unique taste of Danish terroir.
Rosè wine
2024 Fenêtre Lavande Rosè, Limestone Coast, S.A. $13 / $60
A delicate and aromatic rosè with floral lift and notes of strawberries and herbs.
2024 Poppelvej Rå Grenache, McLaren Vale, S.A. $85
Made in Danish collaboration – this dry rosè has Nordic finesse and Aussie sun. Juicy, bright and versatile.
White wine
2015 Crittenden Estate Moscato, Mornington, Victoria $40
Low-alcohol, lightly spritzed and gently sweet. Think summer fruit and floral perfume.
2024 Claymore Riesling, Clare Valley, S.A. $13 / $60
Vibrant, citrus-driven and dry – a refreshing drop, perfect with seafood or smørrebrød.
2025 Stonehaven Sauvignon Blanc, S.A. $13 / $60
Zesty and vibrant with lifted aromas of lime, green apple and passionfruit. Crisp and refreshing
2024 Yarran Chardonnay, Riverina, NSW $13 / $60
A fresh and fruit-drivenn Chardonnnay with notes of ripe peach, melon and a touch of oak. Clean and easy-drinking with a soft, creamy finish.
2024 Heidenreich Estate Chardonnay, Barossa, S.A. $14 / $65
Full-bodied and textured with stone fruit and subtle oak. Classic Aussie chardonnay done right.
2023 Gudilly Pinot Gris, Adelaide, S.A. $13 / $60
Elegant and rounded, with soft notes of pear, white blossom and spice.
2024 Poppelvej Æventyr Gequrztraminer, Adelaide, S.A. $80
Aromatic and exotic – lychee, rose petal, spice. Made inn Danish partnership with an adventurous edge.
Red wine
2024 Hare Raising Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria $14 / $65
Vibrant red berries and silky tannins. Light and juicy fit for a Danish meal.
2018 Sevita Shiraz, Heathcote, Victoria $13 / $60
Spicy, bold and earthy – a classic Heathcote Shiraz with power and polish.
2021 Margarey Lane Shiraz, Limestone Coast, S.A $13 / $60
A smooth, medium-bodied Shiraz with juicy plum, soft spice and a gentle oak character. Approachable and balanced, this is a crowd-pleaser for cooler nights and red meat dishes.
2020 Halley & Lex Cab Sauvignon, Margaret River, W.A. $65
Blackcurrant, cedar and fine tannin structure. Western Australia in a glass.
2020 Tenute Carlin de Paolo Barbera D’Asti, Piemonte, Italy $85
Old-world elegance with dark fruit and savoury herbs. Made for rich meals and cool weather.
2020 Poppelvej Shiraz, McLaren Vale, S.A. $85
Made for Denmark House, this small-batch Shiraz is bold, lush and perfectly balanced.
2014 Don’s Rondo, Skærsøgaard, Denmark $95
A rare Danish red wine with deep berry tones and subtle spice. Complex and truly on-of-a-kind
2014 Don’s Gold Top, Skærsøgaard, Denmark $95
Elegant and full-bodies. Rich red fruit layered with soft tannins and a smooth finish.
2011 Rosedale Heatcote II ‘Myola’ Bordeaux Blend, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria $110
Cellared and ready – this Bordeauz-style blend is complex, earthy & deep.
2020 Chateau Billerron Bouquey Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France $135
A classic Grand Cru from Bordeaux – plush, refined and built to impress
Dessert wine
Valdespino Pedro Ximenez, Jerez, Spain $10
Sticky, rich and luxurious. Notes of raisins, fig and toffee.
2016 Fighting Gully Rd Petit Manseng (375ml) $45
A unique dessert wine with honeyed notes, citrus and structure. Sweet but never cloying.
Nordic Bitters and Liqueurs
Heering Cherry Liqueur 1818 $10
A rich, full-bodied Danish cherry liqueur made with dark cherries and warm spices. 24%
Gammel Dansk Bitter 1964 $10
A Danish household staple. Crafted from 29 herbs and spices, it’s intensely aromatic with a warming bitterness – perfect on its own or in a morning “morgenbitter”. 38%
1 Enkelt Bitter 2001 $10
Balanced and easy-going. Flavours of anise and liquorice blend with a citrusy bitterness. A gentle way to enjoy a classic bitter. 35%
Bornholm Sevablødda 1909 $12
A vibrant cherry and spice liqueur named with Bornholm humour. Notes of cinnamon, clove, and tart cherry. A festive all-rounder. 40%
Bornholm Rubin Bitter $14
A slightly sweet, lightly bitter aperitif with soft herbal notes and red fruit character. Approachable and smooth. 32%
Bornholm Bitter $12
Bold and warming, with cinnamon, rowan berry and deep herbal complexity. A traditional-style Danish bitter with soul. 38%
Helsinki Muteman Mutemaisteri $12
A Finnish herb liqueur made with 25 different botanicals. Complex, forest-like, and slightly sweet – a walk through Nordic wilderness in a glass. 35%
Nordic Gin
Copenhagen Distillery DRY GIN $14
A bold Danish gin with juniper, dill, caraway, pink pepper, turmeric and angelica root. Herbaceous and spicy – distinctly Scandinavian. 45%
Copenhagen Distillery BAY LEAF GIN $14
Bay leaf leads the way, backed by angelica, allspice, cranberries and juniper. Softly savoury and warm, with hints of woodland and spice. 45%
Copenhagen Distillery ORANGE GIN $14
Aromatic and citrusy. Bitter orange peel, prune, cardamom and juniper create a deep and slightly sweet gin with wintery warmth. 45%
Bornholm Distillery GIN $14
A Danish London dry gin packed with Nordic botanicals: sea buckthorn, fig, gooseberries, lemon zest, lavender, mulberry leaf, and liquorice. Complex, coastal, and distinctly Bornholm. 40%
Helsinki barrel aged GIN $16
A premium Finnish gin matured in oak casks for several months. Deep and smooth, with gentle spice and vanilla from the wood. Best sipped neat. 50%
Non Alcoholic
Capi
Sparkling mineral water (700ml) $9
Ginger Beer (250ml) $6
Blood Orange (250ml) $6
Tonic (250ml) $6
Soft Drinks
Lemon, Lime & Bitters or Soda, Lime Bitters $5
Coca-Cola, Coke-Zero, Lemonade, Dry Ginger Ale $4
Orange juice, Apple juice $5
Copenhagen Tea Company, Sparkling Tea
An elegant non alcoholic alternative to champagne
Blå – Jasmine, white tea, Darjeeling (750ml) $45
Lysegrøn – Sencha, green tea, citrus (750ml) $45
Mocktail
Lychee and Elderflower Spritz $12
Coffee & Tea
Danish plunger coffee / Tea – per person, unlimited $5