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Nordic Spring (AKA Aquavit Manhattan) cocktail in a coupe glass on a dark gray coaster sitting on a white marble table.
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Nordic Spring (AKA Aquavit Manhattan)

Dreaming of spring while it's still freezing in February? Need some late winter solace of the cocktail variety? This riff on a classic Manhattan substitutes Norwegian aquavit for the whiskey and a couple drops of cardamom bitters for the Angostura.  Spring may still be a long way off, but this drink will warm your spirits in the meantime. 
Course Drinks
Keyword cocktail, winter
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces aquavit Linie
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth Carpano Antica Formula
  • few drops cardamom bitters
  • 1 maraschino cherry

Instructions

  • Place some ice in a cocktail shaker.
  • Add the aquavit, sweet vermouth, and cardamom bitters.
  • Stir very well until the mixture is exceptionally cold. Do not be tempted to shake this cocktail.
  • Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with the maraschino cherry.