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Nordic Blond
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Nordic Blond
Glass:
Serve in a Nick & Nora glass
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Cardamom & ginger flavoured vodka |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Akvavit / Aquavit |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc) |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Swedish Punsch liqueur |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of coin-sized lemon zest twist.
How to make:
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and float for garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
The demure and mildly spicy, stirred Swedish Dry Martini alternative to Bond's shaken Vesper.
History:
Created in December 2024 by yours truly using Absolut Nordic Spice, Almovist Akvavit, Lillet Blanc and Original Flaggpunsch.
Nutrition:
One serving of Nordic Blond contains 147 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 24.86% alc./vol. (49.72° proof)
- 17.4 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Martini-style cocktails
- More Nightcap/sipping cocktails
- More Spicy (e.g. Spicy Fifty) cocktails
- More Winter cocktails
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