Norwegian Wood
Source:
Jeffrey Morgenthaler
As reported in his own blog, Jeff Morgenthaler made this drink on the spot when challenged by a liquor representative to mix a cocktail containing aquavit.
1
fl ounce
akvavit
Ingredient: akvavit
Also Known As: aquavit What it is: Neutral spiritFlavoured spirit that is produced in Scandinavia and typically contains 40% alcohol by volume. Its name comes from aqua vitae, the Latin for "water of life".
1
fl ounce
applejack
Ingredient: applejack
What it is: BrandyApplejack originates from the American colonial period, and is probably derived from the French apple brandy Calvados. Applejack is made by concentrating hard cider, either by the traditional method of freeze distillation or by true evaporative distillation. The term "applejack" derives from "jacking", a term for freeze distillation.
3/4
fl ounce
Italian vermouth
Substitution:
vermouth
Ingredient: Italian vermouth
What it is: VermouthFortified wine, flavored with aromatic herbs and spices ("aromatized" in the trade) such as cardamom, cinn
1/4
fl ounce
Chartreuse (yellow)
Substitution:
Chartreuse
Ingredient: Chartreuse (yellow)
What it is: LiqueurFrench liqueur composed of distilled alcohol flavored with 130 herbal extracts.
1
dash
Angostura bitters
Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Garnish with a large twist of lemon peel and serve.
