Norwegian Wood

Aquavit and applejack form a split base with sweet vermouth and a small yellow herbal-liqueur measure. Aromatic bitters complete the stirred mixture, while a broad lemon peel supplies the final fresh citrus oils.

clear golden-amber Norwegian Wood in a coupe with broad lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Aquavit
  • 30 ml Laird’s applejack
  • 22.5 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 7.5 ml Yellow Chartreuse
  • 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour aquavit, Laird’s applejack, sweet vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the lemon peel over the surface and add it.