Celebrate Syttende Mai with this aquavit spritzer with a fresh citrusy twist! Skål!
Photo and recipe source: Valerie Bertinelli, Food Network
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. caraway seeds
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces aquavit
2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice, plus 2 half-rounds of orange, for garnish
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
About 3/4 cup cold club soda
Directions
Add the caraway seeds to a dry saucepan and toast until lightly fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and let steep until cool. Strain and discard any solids.
Fill a cocktail shaker and 2 rocks glasses with ice. Add the aquavit, orange juice, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons caraway syrup to the shaker and shake vigorously (save the remaining syrup for another use). Pour the drink into the glasses and top with club soda. Garnish with the orange half-rounds.