Akvavit Mead Cocktail
A smooth and aromatic Scandinavian-inspired cocktail that combines the herbal notes of akvavit with the floral sweetness of mead, honey syrup, and a touch of lemon for balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for syrup)
- Total Time: 10–15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Scandinavian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Honey Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- Akvavit Mead Cocktail:
- 1½ oz akvavit
- 1 oz mead
- ¾ oz honey simple syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the honey simple syrup: Combine honey and water in a saucepan, heating gently until honey dissolves. Let cool.
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add akvavit, mead, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Add a dash of bitters for more complexity.
- Top with club soda for a sparkling version.
- Infuse honey syrup with thyme or rosemary for extra herbal depth.
- Serve in a coupe for elegance or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Choose semi-sweet or floral mead for best balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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