Nordic Dill Delight

This cocktail, the Nordic Honey Punch, brings together the unique flavors of aquavit and dill in a delightful clarified milk punch. The combination of aquavit, bianco vermouth, Gran Classico, honey syrup, lemon juice, and whole milk creates a refreshing and complex drink that's perfect for enjoying at home or serving at gatherings. The process of clarifying the milk infuses the cocktail with a velvety texture and a lovely pale hue, making it a standout addition to any cocktail lineup.

Nordic Dill Delight

A refreshing clarified milk punch with aquavit, bianco vermouth, dill, and honey syrup.

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Ingredients

  • 1.60 oz aquavit, preferably O.P. Anderson
  • 0.80 oz bianco vermouth, preferably Dolin Blanc
  • 0.40 oz Gran Classico
  • 0.40 oz honey syrup (2:1)
  • 0.40 oz lemon juice
  • 1.60 oz whole milk

Instructions

  1. In a pitcher, mix the honey syrup, Gran Classico, and vermouth until the honey is fully combined.
  2. Heat the milk in a pan until it boils, then turn off the heat and immediately add the lemon juice. Let it sit for five minutes before adding the aquavit.
  3. Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth into the pitcher with the vermouth mixture, then strain the entire mixture again.
  4. Double line a large coffee filter and strain the remaining liquid one more time.
  5. Bottle the cocktail and serve it in a rocks glass over ice, garnished with a sprig of dill.