Skrea Akvavit Sour

Skrea Akvavit Sour

Here is a take on the classic whisky sour, but with our Akvavit instead of whisky and elderflower syrup instead of plain sugar syrup. This drink has become a favourite at Skrea Matbruk, and is perfect as an aperitif before the crayfish party.

Made with

Akvavit

Ingredients

  • 5 cl Skrea Backe Akvavit
  • 3 cl lemon juice
  • 2 cl elderflower syrup (recipe below)
  • 2 cl egg white

Method

  1. 01Pour all the ingredients into a shaker
  2. 02Dry shake (without ice) until a foam forms
  3. 03Fill the shaker with ice and shake until the shaker is cold
  4. 04Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

Other instructions

Elderflower syrup

Bring equal parts sugar and water to the boil, add a good handful of elderflowers, leave somewhere cool for 1–3 days, then strain. Freezes well.

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