aquavit
noun
aqua·vit ˈä-kwə-ˌvēt 
variants or less commonly akvavit
ˈä-kwə-ˌvēt
ˈäk-vä-
: a clear Scandinavian liquor flavored with caraway seeds
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Batch 22 is meant to be sipped or used in a variety of cocktails, including aquavit versions of a Bloody Mary, Negroni or Mule. 
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 And, as seemingly every brand is doing these days, there will be aquavit RTDs coming down the pipeline. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 Stir in 1 more teaspoon aquavit, and refrigerate 1 hour. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022 The drink on Page 127 is a play on a Sazerac, made with an amaro, Bigillet China-China, plus rye whiskey, bitters and an aquavit rinse; 163 is a highball of amontillado sherry, Cynar, creme de cassis and tonic water. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2021 The idea is as Norwegian as cross-country skis and aquavit. Jen Rose Smith, National Geographic, 11 Sep. 2020 The same can be said for this DIY aquavit from chef Emma Bengtsson. WSJ, 1 July 2020 Apple brandy is infused with chamomile and mixed with Tattersall’s best-in-class aquavit, Americano and a squeeze of lemon for one of our favorite cocktails of the year, and maybe one of our favorites period. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2019 Toast the spices over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and slowly add the aquavit. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2019 See More
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 And, as seemingly every brand is doing these days, there will be aquavit RTDs coming down the pipeline. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 Stir in 1 more teaspoon aquavit, and refrigerate 1 hour. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022 The drink on Page 127 is a play on a Sazerac, made with an amaro, Bigillet China-China, plus rye whiskey, bitters and an aquavit rinse; 163 is a highball of amontillado sherry, Cynar, creme de cassis and tonic water. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2021 The idea is as Norwegian as cross-country skis and aquavit. Jen Rose Smith, National Geographic, 11 Sep. 2020 The same can be said for this DIY aquavit from chef Emma Bengtsson. WSJ, 1 July 2020 Apple brandy is infused with chamomile and mixed with Tattersall’s best-in-class aquavit, Americano and a squeeze of lemon for one of our favorite cocktails of the year, and maybe one of our favorites period. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2019 Toast the spices over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and slowly add the aquavit. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Swedish, Dan, & Norwegian akvavit, from Medieval Latin aqua vitae
First Known Use
1864, in the meaning defined above
- overpicturing
- overpitch
- overpitched
- overpitches
- overpitching
- overplacement
- overplaid
- overplaided
- overplaids
- overplan
- overplanned
- overplanning
- overplans
- overplant
- overplanted
- overplanting
- overplants
- overplay
- overplay one's cards
- overplay one's hand
- overplayed
- overplaying
- overplays
- overplied
- overplies