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.

GlassHighball
GarnishNone
ABV10%
Categoryinternational
Flavorsavory, 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

  1. Rim highball with celery salt
  2. Fill with ice, add aquavit, tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, horseradish, and hot sauce
  3. Roll between shakers to mix (don't shake — don't over-aerate)
  4. Pour into prepared glass
  5. 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.