Those of you who have been to the Nordic countries may be
familiar with aquavit (also spelled akavit).
It’s a traditional spirit made from grain or potatoes and flavored with
herbs and spices, notably caraway and dill seed. As a result, it’s a little more savory than
many spirits.
This cocktail was created by bartending legend JeffreyMorgenthaler when a liquor rep dared him to try and make a cocktail featuring
aquavit, since it’s not known for its mixability. After three or four tries, Morgenthaler cameup with the Norwegian Wood. It’s both
complex and balanced. Interestingly,
it’s tough to pick out the individual ingredients even though each has a
distinct flavor. It’s a bit spicy and
has a lot of flavor. Drink up, and say
“Skål” (pronounced “skoal”) which is the Scandinavian equivalent of “Cheers!”.
Recipe
1 oz applejack (Laird’s)
0.75 oz sweet vermouth
0.25 ox yellow chartreuse
1 dash Angostura bitters
-stir with ice to chill; strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass
- Garnish with lemon twist.
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