OlssønBarbieri Designs Tactile Cans for Himkok RTD Cocktails
Himkok, a renowned bar in Oslo, has introduced a new range of ready-to-drink cocktails, designed by OlssønBarbieri. The packaging features matte aluminum cans inspired by Nordic apothecary aesthetics. The initial offerings include the Oslo Mule and Oslo Paloma, both containing Himkok Aquavit with an alcohol content of 4.7% ABV. The branding prominently displays the Himkok name, with the cocktail names and ingredients presented in sharp typography. Classic drug store-style data grids are incorporated, while flexo printing on the uncoated aluminum uses flat chalk white ink to showcase a viper illustration by Esra Røise. This design merges a rugged bar vibe with a tidy appearance, reflecting Nordic distilling traditions and collaborating with local brewer Aass.
Key facts
- OlssønBarbieri designed packaging for Himkok RTD, a new ready-to-drink cocktail line.
- The design uses matte aluminium cans with Nordic apothecary distillation cues.
- Himkok is among the top cocktail bars in Oslo.
- The RTD line launched with Oslo Mule and Oslo Paloma recipes.
- Each drink contains Himkok Aquavit at 4.7% ABV to meet strict Norwegian laws.
- The label system places the bold Himkok mark at the top to build shopper trust.
- Production uses flexo print on raw aluminium cans, coated in flat chalk white ink.
- A viper illustration by artist Esra Røise is featured, the only venomous snake in Norway.
- The project involved local brewer Aass near Oslo.
Entities
Artists
- Esra Røise
Institutions
- OlssønBarbieri
- Himkok
- Aass
Locations
- Oslo
- Norway