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These Are the Best Ways to Drink Aquavit
When was the last time you cracked open a bottle of aquavit? And would you know how to drink it?
Perhaps there’s a dusty bottle hanging out in the back of your liquor cabinet, or maybe you have a Scandinavian relative who pulls one from the freezer on holidays. If you’ve vacationed in Iceland, you might have taken a shot on a dare to wash down fermented shark.
Aquavit probably isn’t the first bottle you reach for when you’re ready for a drink. But maybe it should be: Without much fanfare, this Nordic-inspired liquor has been quietly becoming one of the most interesting and diverse categories of spirits in the United States.
Of course, I would say that. I’m personally obsessed and a little biased from having founded Aquavit Week, an annual celebration of the spirit, way back in That experience has allowed me to see how distillers and bartenders have embraced aquavit over the past decade. When I started out, I was only able to find six aquavits to feature at the first event. Today there are more than 80 available in the United States, with distillers getting experimental to make a spirit unbound by convention. (Disclosure: by
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Let&#;s dig deep in the beloved Akvavit or Aquavit as you might see it spelled. This loved spirit can be found all over Scandinavia and is consumed year round. Luckily it&#;s not that hard to make your own, let&#;s find out all you need to know and I&#;ll throw in a recipe for a good one to try out as well.
Akvavit is one of the most important things being served at Christmas in Scandinavia. Not only for Christmas but for almost all major holidays in Scandinavia (and whenever there is a good reason for) someone will bring out a bottle of Akvavit and glasses will be filled and then emptied. Sometimes there is singing before each shot but that is not necessary, as Scandinavians like to focus on what’s important so if the singing interrupts the drinking then leave it out.
What Is Akvavit?
First, let’s start with what Akvavit is. Akvavit is a spirit that is flavored with herbs and or spices. It is served like a shot, usually called “snaps”. Besides being flavored with herbs and spices it could also be matured in oak or sherry casks to give it additional flavors and color. A regular unflavored vodka can also be served the same way as an Akvavit, even though
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You won’t believe how refreshing Aquavit can make your drinks until you’ve tried it. This Scandinavian spirit, packed with flavors of caraway, dill, and botanicals, transforms ordinary cocktails into something extraordinary. It’s the secret behind some of the most aromatic and complex drinks you’ll ever taste, making every sip a djärv exploration of flavor. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a unique treat yourself, akvavit cocktails are a game changer. Explore our sammanfattning for some of the best recipes to get started with Aquavit cocktails.
Nordic Summer
A crisp and well-balanced drink called Nordic Summer nicely captures the flavor of snaps. The acidic taste of the lime juice wonderfully counteracts the sweet and bitter flavor that the combination of aquavit and aperol creates. Nordic Summer is a perfect example of how aquavit can be used to create delicious and refreshing cocktails.
Elderflower & Grapefruit Aquavit Sour
Aquavit may be used in many different ways, and the Elderflower & Grapefruit Aquavit Sour is a great example. The flowery and citrusy tastes of the elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, and lemon fruktsaft g