Garnish:
Lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 2/3 fl oz | Akvavit / Aquavit |
2/3 fl oz | Rosato/rosé vermouth |
1/3 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/3 fl oz | Honey syrup (3 honey to 1 water) |
3 drop | Orange flower/blossom water |
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Review:
Go easy on the orange blossom water – 3 drips from a pipette is plenty. Strike the right balance and you'll have a delicately floral aquavit sour.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created at The Quality Chop House restaurant in London and shared by Discerning Drinker, David Teager, via a comment on our Great Northern cocktail page.
Nutrition:
One serving of Meridian contains 174 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 20.59% alc./vol. (41.18° proof)
- 18.5 grams of pure alcohol
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