Water of life
This Aquavit Sour is my third recipe from my Nordic Supper event that I hosted a couple of weekends back. You can read more about it here.
This Aquavit Sour was a perfect match to the Blackberry Gravlax served on Beer Battered Rye Crisps on a late summer night in august. What’s a better way to get your guests talking then by serving them a cocktail on an empty stomach?
This is a drink that has the perfect combination of sweet and sour- especially if you prefer the more sour side of a drink. I’ve always loved the tingeling feeling you get in your jaw when eating and drinking something sour- and with a touch of sweetness it’s just the perfect combination.
What is aquavit you ask? it is a flavored spirits that has been made in Scandinavia since the 15th century. Aquavit get its distinct flavor from a range of spices and herbs- typically caraway and dill. The name aquavit derives from the Latin word aqua vitae – meaning ‘water of life’ which is indeed rather fitting, I would say.
Aquavit is still an important part of Scandinavian culture and tradition- and is commonly used at holiday gatherings such as christmas and easter. Aquavit is most commonly enjoyed at room temperature from a tulip-shaped shot glass, slowly being sipped on and complements dark beer perfectly.
Why not try this recipe for your next dinner party- or just on a friday night, welcoming the weekend?
Aquavit Sour
Yield 1 serving
Ingredients
4 cl aquavit
2 cl lemon juice
2 cl simple syrup
1 cl egg white
2 drops angostura bitter
Simple syrup
1 decilitre water
1 decilitre sugar
Instructions
- Make simple syrup by boiling water and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Cool and store for several weeks in the fridge.
- Add all the ingredients in a shaker.
- Shake it as hard as you can for a couple of minutes to create foam.
- Strain drink from the ice cubes and shake a couple of more minutes.
- Pour into cooled glass and serve straight away.
- Add two drops of angostura bitter.
Notes
Use as big icecubes as possible to create a good amount of foam and to avoid icy bits in your drink.
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