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Berry Aquavit
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 8
A non-traditional Aquavit recipe from Swedish chef Marcus Samuelsson of Aquavit in NYC and Minneapolis. Use a good quality potato vodka for this recipe. The Aquavit needs to stand for 6-8 weeks before it is ready.
Ingredients:
1 cup raspberries or 1 cup blueberries or 1 cup lingonberries or 1 cup black currants
berries, for garnish
1 liter potato-based vodka
2 tablespoons simple syrup
Directions:
1. Place berries in a wide-mouthed jar and pour in vodka. Seal jar.
2. Let stand at room temperature for 6 to 8 weeks, until the full flavor has fully developed.
3. Strain vodka into a container and add simple syrup.
4. Transfer to a one-liter bottle and add some fresh berries for garnish.
5. Seal bottle and store in the freezer.
6. Serve ice-cold, in shot glasses.
By RecipeOfHealth.com