| Drink | Gin Hass, a cocktail with gin and mango |
| Base | Gin, mango syrup, lime and lemonade |
| In our recipe | 4 cl Hass Gin, 2 cl mango syrup from Modo, 2 cl lime juice, topped up with Schweppes Lemonade |
| Served | With ice cubes and a lime wedge |
| Creator | Kim Hass, a bartender from Funen |
| Origin | The Gym in Odense, 2007 (according to Skagen Online) |
| Method | Built in the glass or shaken in a shaker |
How to make a Gin Hass
The method is in the recipe at the top: gin and mango syrup in the glass, the juice from two lime wedges, topped up with lemonade, and ice last. You can shake it in a shaker, but it is just as good built straight in the glass. Freshly squeezed lime makes the difference.
Gin Hass history: who came up with it?
The Gin Hass is named after the Funen bartender Kim Hass. According to Skagen Online he first presented it at the nightclub The Gym in Odense, and the drink is still especially popular on Funen. Two pages at Skagen Online say it happened in 2007, while a third gives no year. The site also says Kim Hass later developed his own gin with mango, and that is the one in our recipe as Hass Gin. Neither source explains why the drink is called Gin Hass, but there is no reason to doubt it is after the bartender.
About Hass Gin
Hass Gin was developed by Kim Hass, the inventor and patent holder of the Gin Hass. Kim Hass developed Hass Gin in collaboration with OriGin CPH's laboratory. Along the way, Hass Gin was continually adjusted and tested by Denmark's leading gin experts to ensure a perfectly balanced relationship between the flavour notes. The gin is organically produced and contains only the best ingredients. It is flavoured with, among other things, timut pepper from the Himalayas to counter the sweetness of the mango
Gin Hass: our recipe and another version
Difford's Guide has a Gin Hass as a user recipe, which they say themselves they have not tested. It is similar to ours, but uses a different gin and soda.
| | Our recipe / Difford's user recipe |
| Gin | 4 cl Hass Gin / about 4.4 cl Tanqueray No. Ten |
| Mango | 2 cl mango syrup from Modo / about 2.2 cl Monin mango syrup |
| Lime | 2 cl freshly squeezed / about 1.5 cl freshly squeezed |
| Top | Schweppes Lemonade / Eager Sicilian Lemon Soda |
| Glass | Tall glass with ice / rocks glass |
The recipes match in the basics: gin, mango, lime and something lemony on top. The rest you can adjust.
Tips for your Gin Hass
Use freshly squeezed lime, as we say in the recipe. Fill the glass well with ice so the drink stays cold. You can find glasses and equipment here, among others: Riedel glass. If you want a gin classic afterwards, try our Classic Dry Martini.
Our verdict on the Gin Hass
The Gin Hass is an easy drink that anyone can make. It is sweet, but the lime and the lemonade keep it fresh. According to Skagen Online it is not a random drink but a Danish cocktail with a name of its own, and that is one reason it deserves a place in your home bar.
Frequently asked questions about the Gin Hass recipe
What is a Gin Hass?
A Danish cocktail with gin, mango syrup, lime and lemonade, named after the bartender Kim Hass.
What goes into a Gin Hass?
In our recipe it is 4 cl Hass Gin, 2 cl mango syrup from Modo, 2 cl freshly squeezed lime juice and Schweppes Lemonade on top. It is served with ice cubes and a lime wedge.
Who invented the Gin Hass?
The bartender Kim Hass from Funen.
Where does the Gin Hass come from?
From the nightclub The Gym in Odense on Funen, according to Skagen Online.
When was the Gin Hass invented?
Skagen Online says 2007 on two pages, but gives no year on a third.
Why is it called Gin Hass?
It is named after the bartender Kim Hass.
Should a Gin Hass be shaken or stirred?
Both work. It can be shaken in a shaker, but is just as good built straight in the glass.
Which gin should I use for a Gin Hass?
In our recipe we use Hass Gin, which Kim Hass made himself with mango. Difford's user recipe uses Tanqueray No. Ten.
What is the garnish on a Gin Hass?
A lime wedge.
What can I use instead of lemonade?
Difford's user recipe uses a lemon soda instead of Schweppes Lemonade, so a similar soda with lemon works.
Read more about gin cocktails
Find more gin recipes here at Whisky.dk, or look at all our drink recipes. You can also see the Skagen Online page on who made the Gin Hass (in Danish).
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