Aquavit Martini
Aquavit takes the place of gin in a classic dry martini — the result is drier than expected, with caraway and fennel where juniper would be. Garnished with a sprig of dill instead of an olive.
Served in a martini glass · Garnish: Dill frond or pickled cucumber · Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Aquavit (Aalborg Taffel)
- 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Combine aquavit, vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir 40 seconds — cold is paramount.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a dill frond or pickled cucumber spear.