aquavit

noun

aqua·​vit ˈä-kwə-ˌvēt 

variants or less commonly akvavit

ˈä-kwə-ˌvēt 

ˈäk-vä-

: a clear Scandinavian liquor flavored with caraway seeds

Examples of aquavit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another highlight is the Licensed to Dill, which takes aquavit, apricot eau de vie, Greek yogurt, and fresh dill to create something truly unexpected—bright, savory, and creamy with a surprising depth of flavor. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

To drink: The main cocktails feature Scandinavian flavors and many are made with aquavit, the region's signature spirit. —Ryan Deto, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025

Look through a glass display onto the findings of a recent excavation dig while sipping creative cocktails like the Nordic Sour made with aquavit, Lillet Blanc, peach liqueur, lemon, dill syrup and egg white. —Kevin Gray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Most drinks are complimentary, including wines, aquavit, and a range of interesting beers from local microbreweries. —David Nikel, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Swedish, Dan, & Norwegian akvavit, from Medieval Latin aqua vitae

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aquavit

• clavate
• cravat