Akvavit Sour Recipe
A tangy and herbal twist on the classic sour.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Herbal Infusion
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine equal parts sugar and water (1:1 ratio). Stir until the sugar completely dissolves, then let cool. You can make this in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
Herbal Infusion
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh dill and chives. Muddle them gently to release their flavors.
Mixing
Combine Ingredients
Add the Akvavit, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the cocktail shaker with the muddled herbs.
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine all ingredients.
Serving
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of dill on top for an aromatic presentation.