viking

aquavit

“Water of Life”. Vermont’s Only locally made aquavit.

Proof: 86
Size: 750ml
Botanicals: Caraway, Coriander, Fennel Seed, Anise Seed

Tasting Notes: Rye bread and citrus with pronounced caraway and herbal flavor. A slightly sweet finish.

Description: Aquavit — literally “water of life” — has long been central to Scandinavian tables, historically paired with food and festive occasions.

Vermont’s only locally made aquavit, we follow time-honored Nordic traditions while expressing our own sense of place.

At its core, it’s a botanical spirit driven by caraway layered with complementary herbs & spices. That structure makes it as versatile as gin behind the bar — equally compelling in a Negroni variation, a bright citrus highball, or a savory, herbal cocktail. Also makes a great Bloody Mary.

Built to be shared, it shines neat alongside food or raised in a toast — exactly as it has for generations. Goes great with many food offerings including Smash Burgers, Bavarian Pretzels, & Nashville Hot Chicken.

Behind the Bar: Aquavit functions like gin across diverse cocktail styles. This botanical spirit is full of freshness and spice. Pairing exceptionally well with citrus, ginger, fruit juices, and bitter liqueurs.

Cocktails made with Viking

Dill’lish

2 oz Black Flannel Viking Aquavit
.5 oz Cointreau
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.25 oz Simple Syrup
3 Dashes Orange Bitters
1 Pinch Fresh Dill

Shake, strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Rollo’s refresher

1.75 oz Black Flannel Viking Aquavit
.25 oz Black Flannel London Calling Dry Gin
.5 oz Pineapplpe Juice
.25 oz Lemon Juice
2 Cucumber Slices
3 oz Club Soda

Muddle cucumber. Add spirits, juice, syrup. Shake & strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.  Fill with club soda. 

Garnish with a tarragon leaf

The 866

1.25 oz Black Flannel Viking Aquavit
1.25 oz Campari
1.25 oz Red Ruby Grapefruit Juice

Shake, strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over ice. 

Garnish with a fresh dill sprig.

Shield Maiden

1 oz Black Flannel Viking Aquavit
1 oz Strega Liqueur
1 oz Aperol
1 oz Lemon Juice

Shake and strain into a chilled coupe.

Garnish with a cherry.

Viking Gimlet

2 oz Black Flannel Viking Aquavit
1 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Simple Syrup

Shake, strain into a chilled coupe.

Garnish with a lime wheel.

Nordic Negroni

1 oz Black Flannel Viking Aquavit
1 oz Campari
1 oz Lillet Blanc

Stir in mixing glass 3/4 filled with ice (30 sec).
Strain into rocks glass with large cube.

Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Blackbeard

.75 oz Black Flannel Viking Aquavit
1.5 oz Black Flannel London Calling Dry Gin
.75 oz Pineapple Juice
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Agave Syrup
4 Blackberries

Muddle berries in shaker.  Add ingredients – dry shake, and open pour into a double rocks glass. Top with crushed ice. 

Garnish with a mint sprig.