Aquavit Elderflower Spritz
Aquavit and elderflower liqueur are a natural Nordic pairing. Lemon juice adds brightness and soda water keeps this spritz light and lively.
- 1½ ozaquavit
- ¾ ozelderflower liqueur
- ½ ozlemon juice
- 2 ozsoda water
- Lemon slice, fresh basil leafgarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2Add aquavit, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
- 3Top with soda water and stir once gently.
- 4Garnish with a lemon slice and a fresh basil leaf.
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Elderflower and aquavit share a common herbaceous, floral register that makes them natural companions. Both ingredients trace their roots to Scandinavian and Northern European traditions, and their pairing has become a popular modern serve at Nordic bars and in cocktail recipes from Scandinavian distilleries. The addition of lemon juice and soda water transforms the combination into a light, sessionable spritz.
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