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
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The bar holds a wide selection of Norwegian beers, gins, whiskies, and aquavit.
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Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Simple, pack-a-punch drinks such as Zouzou and Nirvana are bound to tempt anyone with a penchant for unique spirits such as eau de vie (aquavit) and cachaça.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Then there are the special releases, including an aquavit flavored like an everything bagel and a vodka filtered through quartz.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
The Halfdan Was Here cocktail calls for dill aquavit, clarified granny smith apple juice, celery, tarragon, musk willow water and lime.
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Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Simple, pack-a-punch drinks such as Zouzou and Nirvana are bound to tempt anyone with a penchant for unique spirits such as eau de vie (aquavit) and cachaça.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Then there are the special releases, including an aquavit flavored like an everything bagel and a vodka filtered through quartz.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
The Halfdan Was Here cocktail calls for dill aquavit, clarified granny smith apple juice, celery, tarragon, musk willow water and lime.
—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aquavit
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“Aquavit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquavit. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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