aquavit

[ ah-kwuh-veet, ak-wuh- ]

noun

1. a dry spirit, especially of Scandinavia, made from redistilled grain or potato alcohol and usually flavored with caraway seeds.

aquavit

/ ˈækwəˌvɪt /

noun

1. a grain- or potato-based spirit from the Scandinavian countries, flavoured with aromatic seeds and spices, esp caraway Also calledakvavit

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquavit¹

First recorded in 1885–90; from Danish, Swedish, Norwegian akvavit, aquavit, from Latin aqua vīt(ae) “water of life”

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquavit¹

from Scandinavian; see aqua vitae

Example Sentences

“So many bartenders have made riffs on the Negroni and, at home, people accidentally make them all the time,” Tulloch said, adding that her favorite twist involves Aquavit.

From Seattle Times

The other two owners, Matthew Gomez and Matt Hassler, work behind the stick with a curated drink list that focuses more on Oaxacan rum, Calvados and aquavit cocktails, though there is an espresso martini on tap.

From Seattle Times

We climbed into our snow pants and zipped up our winter coats, poured a round of aquavit shots for courage, and headed out onto the snow-crusted deck just as the sun dipped below the treetops.

From Salon

The food magazine suggests ordering the “cà phê trứng, a take on egg yolk coffee spiked with aquavit” and the “Khoa Was Here, a pho-fat-washed shot of Jameson, accompanied by a small bowl of pho to chase it down.”

From Seattle Times

A grapefruit mimosa meets a spin on the French 75 in this crisp cocktail with aquavit, a Scandinavian spirit that's typically flavored with caraway.

From Salon