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
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Swedish aquavit, once made with low-quality alcohol, got its flavor from spices.
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Ronnie Koenig, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The ship, which began operating the Svalbard Express route in June, now has smartly decorated cabins, a photo studio, and an extensive cocktail lounge serving Norwegian gins and aquavits.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2023
One standout is the Aimsir Distilling Co., which makes gin, bourbon, vodka, and aquavit, and has a beautiful Art Deco–inspired tasting room.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023
The Aneth Avec pierces through you like a dirty martini on an empty stomach, allying aquavit and gin with Lillet Blanc, cucumber bitters and a ton of dill.
—Emma Balter, Chron, 23 Mar. 2023
For the Bloody Mary: Combine aquavit and 4 oz.
—Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 18 Nov. 2020
Curing salmon, pickling herring, and making my own infused aquavit a week ahead of the festivities.
—Vogue, 28 June 2021
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
An easier way to stay on theme might simply be finding a bottle of aquavit and going to town.
—Vulture, 11 Feb. 2022
Ronnie Koenig, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The ship, which began operating the Svalbard Express route in June, now has smartly decorated cabins, a photo studio, and an extensive cocktail lounge serving Norwegian gins and aquavits.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2023
One standout is the Aimsir Distilling Co., which makes gin, bourbon, vodka, and aquavit, and has a beautiful Art Deco–inspired tasting room.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023
The Aneth Avec pierces through you like a dirty martini on an empty stomach, allying aquavit and gin with Lillet Blanc, cucumber bitters and a ton of dill.
—Emma Balter, Chron, 23 Mar. 2023
For the Bloody Mary: Combine aquavit and 4 oz.
—Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 18 Nov. 2020
Curing salmon, pickling herring, and making my own infused aquavit a week ahead of the festivities.
—Vogue, 28 June 2021
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
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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“Aquavit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquavit. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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