Name: Norwegian Wood
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Akvavit / Aquavit; 30 ml Applejack brandy; 22.5 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 7.5 ml Chartreuse Yellow; 1 dash Aromatic bitters

Ingredients

1 fl oz

Akvavit / Aquavit

1 fl oz

Applejack brandy bottled-in-bond (50% alc./vol)

³⁄₄ fl oz

Strucchi Rosso Vermouth

¹⁄₄ fl oz

Yellow Chartreuse (or génépy liqueur)

1 dash

Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.

Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist..

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Norwegian Wood contains 199 calories

Alcohol content:

1.9 standard drinks
30% alc./vol. (60.01° proof)
27.2 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

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Comments & Discussion

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Justin Aniello 46w

I like the interplay of the aquavit and chartreuse but not in love with the applejack. Think it is the fight between fruit and herbs, I wish it was a true herbal victory.

Peter M Premium Member 48w

I made this with Aalborg Taffel Akvavit, Laird's Bottled-in-Bond, Dolin Rouge, & Yellow Chartreuse. I needed to make sure there was enough dilution to balance things with just enough caraway/akvavit on the back end. Apple was noticeable but balanced. Lots of herbal complexity. Very interesting "autumnal" drink, if looking for something seasonally appropriate.

Caspian Berggren Premium Member 1y

I think you can really play around with the akvavit here. One with bog myrtle could really work and dill would at least be interesting. There's a lot of different herbs that can be used in akvavit so don't be afraid to try different variations!

Frank Bartholomew Premium Member 1y

Found this years ago on J. Morgenthaler’s site. I was intrigued and got a bottle of Linie. Things passed and I forgot about it until I saw it here. Sorry so much time passed! I find it full of depth and flavor. Perhaps a touch sweet. My son in law’s family are Norwegian. Can’t wait to mix a few up the next time we get together.

Matt Premium Member 1y

An excellent cocktail that does a great job showcasing the flavors of the aquavit (caraway, anise) and the complex notes of the Yellow Chartreuse. The applejack doesn't play a leading role in the flavor, but does help keep the cocktail light and a bit fruity - preventing overwhelming aquavit flavors. And the sweet vermouth is surprisingly demure - I'm sure it helps with the sweetness and color, and the overall fruitiness, but flavor notes are far behind the lead of the aquavit and chartreuse.

Frederic D. Premium Member 2y

I'm having a hard time with this one. It's definitely interesting, but I'm not quite sure how enjoyable it is. I find the aquavit finish a bit too pronounced, without much trace of the apple brandy. I will say that the yellow Chartreuse comes through in the front, and is a welcome addition. I might try playing with the ratio of aquavit to brandy, and see if I can adjust them to my taste.

Mike Hillis 2y

Really liked this. Unfortunately, only had .5 of aquavit (trip from years ago to Norway), so upped the applejack. Would like to try again once I get some more aquavit… now I have a reason.

David Selle Premium Member 2y

Glad you added this one, Simon! Another fab recipe from Jeffrey Morganthaler, and a great use for that bottle of Aquavit gathering dust in the back of my liquor cabinet. I would like to nominate the Norwegian Wood for your "top 20" fall cocktail list!