Aquavit Mary
Multiple · Highball
Scandinavia's dill-caraway-fennel spirit in place of vodka in a Bloody Mary — the savory spices amplify tomato and celery into something genuinely Nordic.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 10% |
| Category | international |
| Flavor | savory, herbal, nordic, brunch |
Ingredients
- Aquavit1.5 oz
- Tomato Juice4 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.5 oz
- Worcestershire Sauce3 dashes
- Prepared Horseradish0.25 tsp
- Hot Sauce2 dashes
- Celery Salt1 rim
- Celery Stalk1 piece
- Pickled Dilly Bean1 piece
- Lemon Wedge1 piece
Method
- Rim highball with celery salt
- Fill with ice, add aquavit, tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, horseradish, and hot sauce
- Roll between shakers to mix (don't shake — don't over-aerate)
- Pour into prepared glass
- Garnish with celery stalk, pickled dilly bean, and lemon wedge
Pro Tips
- Linie Aquavit is crossed the equator twice (literally) in oak barrels — it's the standard.
- Roll between shakers, don't shake — over-aeration kills the tomato.
- The dilly bean isn't optional — it's the dill bridge between aquavit and tomato.