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Aquavit Spritzer

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A glass and a pitcher filled with Aquavit spritzer.
Aquavit SpritzerDitte Isager

Can't find aquavit? It's easy to make your own by infusing vodka with herbs and spices.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon raw sugar
3/4 cup berry preserves, preferably lingonberry
4 cups soda water (32 ounces)
2 cups aquavit or vodka
8 lemon twists

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine sugar and 1 tablespoon hot water in a pitcher. Stir to dissolve. Add preserves. Using a wooden spoon, stir to loosen preserves and mix with simple syrup. Gently stir in soda water and aquavit.

    Step 2

    Fill tumblers with ice. Divide aquavit spritzer equally among glasses and garnish each with a lemon twist.

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