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Aquavit

  • Spirit
  • 40% ABV
  • 3 drinks

What is Aquavit?

Aquavit is a Nordic caraway or dill-led spirit with herbal, savory and spice notes that works well in aperitif-style drinks.

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  • ✓You want this specific flavour profile in your cocktail.
  • ✓There are 3 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

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  • ✗You prefer a more neutral or differently flavoured base.

At a Glance

69 kcalCalories
40%ABV
0gSugar
0gCarbs
SpiritType
3Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

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What does Aquavit taste like?

caraway, dill, herbal, savory spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Aquavit profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: aromatic cocktails, sours, highballs, stirred cocktails

  • High-strength spirit (40% ABV)

caraway, dill, herbal, savory spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Contains alcohol
Bold intensityDry sweetnessHigh-strength spirit (40% ABV)

Ways to use aquavit

Cocktails (2)Coffee cocktails (1)

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Nutrition per measure

Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.

Calories
69
Sugar
0g
Carbs
0g

Per 100ml — 230 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g carbs

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.