Aquavit Spritzer

A refreshing Scandinavian-inspired cocktail combining aquavit or vodka with lingonberry preserves and soda water, garnished with lemon twists. Perfect for summer entertaining.

8 servings
8 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar
  • ¾ cup berry preserves, preferably lingonberry
  • 4 cups soda water (32 ounces)
  • 2 cups aquavit or vodka
  • 8 pieces lemon twists

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine sugar and 1 tablespoon hot water in a pitcher. Stir to dissolve. Add preserves. Using a wooden spoon, stir to loosen preserves and mix with simple syrup. Gently stir in soda water and aquavit.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Fill tumblers with ice. Divide aquavit spritzer equally among glasses and garnish each with a lemon twist.

    3 min

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