Best Aquavit Cocktails

In this article you will learn about Aquavit and the best Aquavit cocktails!

What is Aquavit?

Aquavit (or Akvavit) is a spirit distilled from grain or potatoes and is produced in Scandinavian countries. Similarly to gin it is flavoured with herbs (mainly caraway and dill).

The birth of Aquavit goes back to 16th century in communication between the Danish Lord and the Norwegian bishop where Aquavit was sent as a gift with the note that this liquor will cure any illness.

Of course, in today’s world the above statement faded away in its original form, however it is still a popular drink to have in order to help digestive system after large meals.

There are five main kinds of Aquavit:

• Danish Aquavit
• Norwegian Aquavit (Akevitt)
• Swedish Aquavit (Brännvin)
• Finnish Aquavit (Koskenkorva)
• Icelandic Aquavit (Brennivín)

What does Aquavit taste like?

Aquavit has a distinctive flavour that comes from herbs used in its production. The dominant flavours come from caraway and dill.

How to drink Aquavit?

Aquavit is mostly consumed during a meal (or shortly after a large meal) and it is often served during the celebratory holiday meals.

There are a few ways of enjoying Aquavit:

• Neat (at room temperature)
• Chilled (accompanied by sandwiches or snacks)
• Warm as a part of Gløgg (traditional Norwegian mulled wine and Aquavit drink)
• In a coffee drink kaffepunch (traditional Danish drink combining black coffee and Aquavit)
• Make delicious cocktails with Aquavit

Best Aquavit cocktails

Here are the best Calvados cocktails to make at home:

Nordic Summer

With:

• Aquavit
• Aperol
• Lime juice

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Aquavit Martini

With:

• Aquavit
• Dry vermouth

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Aquavit Negroni

With:

• Aquavit
• Campari
• Sweet vermouth

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