Nordic Punch Recipe

Prepare shaker

Chill a coupe or rocks glass by filling it with ice and set aside. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with fresh ice.

Measure and pour 2 oz Norseman vodka into the shaker.

Add 0.5 oz Tattersall aquavit to the shaker. The aquavit will add savory caraway/anise notes that balance the sweetness.

Pour 0.5 oz crème de mûre into the shaker to introduce a rich blackberry note and deep color.

Add 2 oz pineapple juice for tropical sweetness and body. If using fresh pineapple, strain to remove pulp for a smoother texture.

Add 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice to brighten the drink and provide necessary acidity. Always use fresh citrus for best flavor.

Add 0.5 oz agave syrup to balance tartness. Adjust slightly (±0.25 oz) depending on pineapple sweetness and personal preference.

Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels well chilled (this both chills and slightly dilutes the cocktail).

Dump the ice from the chilled serving glass and double-strain the cocktail into the glass using a Hawthorne and a fine mesh strainer to catch small ice shards and any pulp or seeds.

Thread a fresh blackberry onto a cocktail pick (if using) and rest it across the rim, or float it on the surface of the drink.

Add a lemon wheel or a thin lemon twist to the rim or floated on top for aromatic oils. Optionally, tuck a small pineapple wedge on the rim for presentation.

Serve immediately while cold. Suggest serving with a short straw if using a rocks glass.