While Brennivín is often enjoyed simply as an ice cold shot, it also makes for some great cocktails! For those looking for something with a little more flair, Brennivín America’s Joe Spiegel has compiled a list of his favorite recipes, which highlight the Icelandic aquavit’s unique flavor.
The Wildfire
Created by Will Jarvis @ Juniper in Cody WY
– 1.5 oz Brennivín
– .5 oz Hot-Pepper Honey (I like to use cayenne and habanero peppers)
– 3 drops Bolivar bitters (from Bittercube Bitters in Milwaukee)
Method: Combine ingredients with ice in shaker and shake. Double strain into glass.
Glass: Goblet or snifter
Garnish: Smoke applewood chips with a handheld cold-smoker, or use open flame (carefully!)
Arctic Solstice
Created in 2014 by Villi K. of B5, Reykjavik
– 2 oz Brennivín
– 1 oz Chambord or Chateau Monet Creme Framboise
– 1 oz Fresh squeezed lime juice
Method: Shake with ice. Strain.
Glass: Collins; top with soda water to fill
Garnish: Mint sprig and slice of grapefruit
Black Rose
Created in 2014 by Jeff Grdinich of The Rose, Jackson Hole, WY
– 1.5 oz Brennivín
– 1.25 oz Lillet Rose
– 0.25 oz Kina D’Avion d’Or
Method: Stir / Strain
Glass: Coupe
Iced Coffee
Created in 2014 by Jeff Grdinich & Brittany Fells of The Rose, Jackson Hole, WY
– 1.75 oz Brennivín
– 0.25 oz Galliano Ristretto
– 0.5 oz Cruzan Blackstrap Rum
– 0.75 oz Grapefruit Juice
– 1 Barspoon Demerara Syrup
Method: Shake / Strain
Glass: Double Old Fashioned with crushed ice
Garnish: Mint sprig
Appel-Sin
Created in 2014 by Jason Moore of Brennivín America
– 2 oz Brennivín
– 1 oz Lillet Blanc
– 1 oz Tangerine or mandarin orange juice, preferably the Ojai Pixie Tangerine
– 2 dashes citrus bitters
Method: Shake
Glass: Coup
Garnish: Orange peel
Harry’s Old Fashioned
Created in 2014 by Harry Sheff (Cocktails & Cologne)
– 1 oz Brennivín
– 1 oz Rittenhouse Rye
– 1 dash bitters
– ½ barspoon simple syrup
Method: Shake
Glass: Double Old Fashioned
Garnish: Orange or grapefruit peel
Sæmundur: The Knowledgeable
Created in 2014 by Warren Bobrow (Cocktail Whisperer)
– 2 oz Brennivín
– ½ oz American Fruits Sour Cherry Cordial
– 1 oz Mint simple syrup: Crush 1 cup spearmint and add to 1 cup Demerara Sugar and 1 cup spring water. Bring to a simmer in a non-reactive saucepan for at least 20 minutes. Reduce to desired thickness and strain out the mint with a cheesecloth. Reduce some more for extra good luck in battle.
– 1 oz soda water
– 2-3 drops Bitter Truth lemon bitters
Method: Shake Brennivín, Sour Cherry Cordial, mint syrup and bar ice. Strain into Collins glass filled with hand-cut ice. Top with soda water and bitters.
Glass: Collins
Garnish: Sour cherry pierced by a long straw
Brennivín is continuing to gain widespread availability throughout North America, so pick up a bottle today and try out these refreshing recipes! Be sure to share your best Brennivín photos with us on Twitter, and don’t forget to tag @BrennivinUSA as well!
Please always drink responsibly!
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