Scandinavian gin cocktail

Name: Scandinavian gin cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Serves 1
Cuisine: Scandinavian recipes
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 50ml Plymouth gin; 25ml aquavit (see tip); 2 dashes of maraschino liqueur (see tip); 1 fresh dill sprig

Portion size: Serves 1
Ready in 5 minutes
Difficulty: easy

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This fabulous cocktail recipe is made with Plymouth gin and a Scandinavian spirit called aquavit. Perfect for a cocktail or dinner party.

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Ingredients

Ice cubes
50ml Plymouth gin
25ml aquavit (see tip)
2 dashes of maraschino liqueur (see tip)
1 fresh dill sprig

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Method

Put a champagne coupe in the freezer. Fill a cocktail shaker two thirds full with ice. Pour in the gin, aquavit and liqueur, then shake well. Strain into the chilled glass, garnish with dill and serve.

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Quick wins & tips

Aquavit (or akvavit), the Scandinavian spirit, is typically flavoured with dill or caraway seeds and often aged in oak casks. It’s a traditional part of any Scandinavian feast and is available to buy from specialist off licences or online retailers such as thedrinkshop.com, which also stocks maraschino liqueur

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You can increase the quantities here as required to make more cocktails. Pour all the alcohol into a large jug filled with ice cubes and stir until chilled and combined, then strain into chilled glasses to serve.