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Scandinavian Daiquiri

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (52)
Scandinavian Daiquiri image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Akvavit / Aquavit
3/4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
4 drop Difford's Daiquiri Bitters (optional)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of star anise.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Prepare garnish of star anise floated on surface.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Scandinavian Daiquiri contains 196 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 18.79% alc./vol. (37.57° proof)
  • 19.7 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Adapted from a 2015 recipe by Kyle Webster at Expatriate, Portland, Oregon, USA. Kyles's original recipe of 2 aquavit, 1 lime juice and ¾ simple syrup (1:1) made from palm sugar.

Review

A caraway-influenced riff on a daiquiri with aquavit replacing rum. Refreshing and suited to a summer's afternoon or an early evening aperitif.

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Comments & Discussion

Thomas M Premium Member
The caraway actually pairs unexpectedly good with the lime. I used richa demarara syrup came out nice as well, but in the end it was a little bit too sweet for my liking. Next time I might go with 10~12.5ml syrup. I used Danish akvavit so I'm inclined to call mine a Dansquiri ("Dansk" is a Danish adjective denoting somethign being Danish).
score: 1
Stefan Gradler Premium Member
Have not tried it but please be aware that not all Scandinavian akvavits are seasoned with caraway! Some are seasoned with dill, fennel and some obscure regional herbs. For an akvavit with a robust caraway aroma I would recommend Aalborg Taffel Akvavit.
score: 2
Povilas Lelešius
Had some aquavit left, so I tried this one. Pretty nice cocktail. I would put a little less lime juice (guess depends on lime itself) or try use brown sugar syrup.
score: 1
Steven Jepson Premium Member
This is so good - used the Bivrost Arctic Aquavit ( made with star anise and coriander amongst others) and the star anise float was perfect.

Daiquiri with extra.

Need to try with slightly less sugar next time but will coming back for this.
score: 1
Mark
My akevitt was mostly anise forward but the drink was still very nice, smooth and quaffable
score: 1
Guy Daniels Premium Member
Very nice. We knocked back the syrup a little and added your Daiquiri Bitters. And i can thoroughly recommend Bivrost aquavit. Will be making again!
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Great call. Thanks, Guy. I've added Daiquiri Bitters above.
score: 1
Morten Carlsbaek Premium Member
Well received at the the traditional Christmas lunch party (julefrokost) at my work here in Copenhagen - to be repeated!
score: 5

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Makes a minimum of 11.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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