How to Use aquavit in a Sentence
aquavit
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Tact is required for the sample flight of aquavits, one from each Nordic country.
—Rebekah Denn, The Seattle Times, 7 Nov. 2018
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The idea is as Norwegian as cross-country skis and aquavit.
—Jen Rose Smith, National Geographic, 11 Sep. 2020
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In essence, aquavit is like a gin flavored with caraway or dill rather than juniper.
—Jason Wilson, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2018
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Toast the spices over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and slowly add the aquavit.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2019
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Select from an eight- or 12-course tasting menu and finish with Fanetti’s tiramisu with aquavit, a nod to New Nordic.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 3 July 2017
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Available through early July, the Sailor Man uses a split base of rye and herb-forward aquavit.
—Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 20 June 2018
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Drinks: Seafood also makes its way onto the drink menu with the Blackwater Bay, a spin on a bloody mary made with aquavit, steamed clams, squid ink and seaweed ($12).
—Samantha Nelson, RedEye Chicago, 5 Oct. 2017
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The aquavit was a nod to the Norwegian heritage of Viking's founding family.
—Gene Sloan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2018
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An easier way to stay on theme might simply be finding a bottle of aquavit and going to town.
—Vulture, 11 Feb. 2022
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My dad always fired up the fireplace, and our neighbors were always stopping in and drinking aquavit with my dad.
—As Told To Jonathan Kauffman and Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Dec. 2017
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In honor of the original Viking explorers, Barstad used a gilded Viking axe to cut the cord for the aquavit christening.
—Gene Sloan, USA TODAY, 22 June 2017
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As the Times points out, mezcal, aquavit, rum and even bourbon have been substituted for gin in recent years.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 June 2019
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Her opening roster of spirits features white whiskey, gin, rum and aquavit.
—Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2019
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And, as seemingly every brand is doing these days, there will be aquavit RTDs coming down the pipeline.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022
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Batch 22 is meant to be sipped or used in a variety of cocktails, including aquavit versions of a Bloody Mary, Negroni or Mule.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022
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The relative lack of interest in aquavit in the United States is not surprising.
—Jason Wilson, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2018
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An oak cask of aquavit, spirits that, according to Norwegian tradition, should be carried on a ship across the equator and back.
—Marjie Lambert, chicagotribune.com, 20 Feb. 2018
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Apple brandy is infused with chamomile and mixed with Tattersall’s best-in-class aquavit, Americano and a squeeze of lemon for one of our favorite cocktails of the year, and maybe one of our favorites period.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2019
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Stir in 1 more teaspoon aquavit, and refrigerate 1 hour.
—Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022
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Permafrost is a savory mix based around Aalborg Taffel, a Danish aquavit with prominent caraway and citrus notes.
—AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2018
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The Soft Damn is another standout along these lines, using aquavit to hold down fino sherry, amaro, vermouth, and pachouli, of all modifiers.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
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According to the property, Parker and family took a cooking class and celebrated the Swedish midsummer with a smorgasbord and aquavit ($550/night per person, all-inclusive with private chef).
—Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2017
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Today, Midsummer parties are still about people gathering together, singing traditional songs, taking shots of aquavit, and, of course, eating.
—Ashley Mason, Bon Appetit, 16 June 2017
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Scandinavia’s signature distilled spirit, aquavit, inspires the short list of signature cocktails.
—Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2018
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The menu particularly highlights the Nordic spirit aquavit, typically flavored with caraway and other savory spices, in drinks pairing flavors like honeycomb and plum or raspberry and lemongrass.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2022
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