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Scandinavian Daiquiri

A Nordic daiquiri that swaps rum for aquavit, letting caraway and dill shine alongside bright lime and a touch of sweetness.

aquavitEasy~18% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishStar anise, floated
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozaquavit
  • 1 ozlime juice
  • ¾ ozsimple syrup
  • Star anise, floatedgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add aquavit, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
  2. 2Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
  3. 3Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Float a star anise pod on the surface as garnish.
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History & Origin

Bartender Kyle Webster created this drink during his time at House Spirits, the Portland distillery behind Krogstad Aquavit, and brought it to the opening menu at Expatriate bar in 2015. By replacing rum with aquavit in the three-ingredient Daiquiri framework, Webster produced a cocktail that introduces newcomers to Scandinavian spirits through a familiar and approachable format. The recipe has since appeared in Imbibe Magazine and Difford's Guide.

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