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Your choice of honey will greatly influence this drink which harnesses the character of aquavit to great effect with white wine and citrusy notes
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Heidi Della Pesca’s Avatar Heidi Della Pesca
2nd August at 00:32
The aquavit runs like a quiet thread from nose to finish, with a comforting quality that reminds me of good rye bread— comforting, but still just a little alien. Two drops of orange blossom water gave the honey a gentle lift without becoming floral itself (ty David Teager for that suggestion). I've been hunting up aquavit recipes ever since that first impulse buy last year. One bottle and no plan....
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David Teager’s Avatar David Teager
26th December 2022 at 23:40
A friend passed me a recipe for a Meridian (from the Quality Chop House in London). That recipe is 50 cl aquavit, 20 of rosé vermouth, 15 of “Amalfi honey” (I used 10 of local honey plus a few drops of orange blossom water), and 10 cl lemon juice. Was plenty sweet with the reduced honey. Will put this one on my wish list.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
27th December 2022 at 12:26
Many thanks for sharing, David. I've added the Meridian to my must-list with a view to adding to Difford's Guide. When I do, I'll add a link above.
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Isaac Miller’s Avatar Isaac Miller
7th March 2022 at 18:59
Now THIS is fun. As stated, honey is HUGE influential on this cocktail. I've made a few, having only changed the honey option. From store bought, local wild, orange blossom, and a couple others. Splurge on either orange blossom, or local organic honey. Wow. While honey isn't the highlight, it certainly is the backbone on which the Aquavit flavors ride.
I make mine with Stillweather Pluvia Vitae and homemade orange liqueur (all other things being the same).
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