Great Northern

Great Northern image
Serve in
an Old-fashioned glass...
2 shot Lysholm Linie Aquavit
¾ shot Lillet Blanc BUY
½ shot De Kuyper Triple Sec BUY
¾ shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ shot Honey water (3 honey to 1 water)
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnish:

Half orange slice

Comment:

Your choice of honey will greatly influence this drink which harnesses the character of aquavit to great effect with white wine and citrusy notes.

Origin:

Created in 2011 by Jessica Gonzalez at Death & Company, New York City, USA.

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SHAKE all ingredients

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