1 1⁄2 | oz | Aquavit, Aalborg |
1 | oz | Dry vermouth |
1⁄2 | oz | Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain |
2 | ds | Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters |
1 | spg | Thyme |
Instructions
Stir/Strain/Up. Twist lemon zest over top and discard. Garnish with sprig of fresh thyme.
From other users
- Though not low-proof, this had a lightness to it. Would probably be better with a more interesting aquavit than I used.
- "Herbaceous without being medicinal" is exactly right. (Finally something with the aquavit that I'll happily make again!)
- Very elegant. Herbaceous without being medicinal. Definitely adding to our roster.
- I concur with all the comments above, never would've expected the St Germain to marry so well with the aquavit; the best aquavit cocktail I've come across so far.
- Very classy. Use the best/most interesting Aquavit on the shelf. I used Løiten Linie and was very happy.
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1 Comment
I like the thyme visually but
Submitted by Steve L on
I like the thyme visually but I think the cocktail is even better with the lemon oils on the edge of the glass and the lemon twist dunked in. Great taste. Aquavit rising to a position of prominence in my own personal cocktail cosmos. (it must be that it tastes so much like Swedish limpa.)