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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 liter 955g Recipe makes 1 liter) The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 star anise 1 whole cloves
Calories 2208
Calories from Fat 21		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 2.4g	3%
	Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 14mg		0%
Potassium 213mg		6%
Total Carbohydrate 8.2g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 5.4g	21%
	Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.4g		4%
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Andreas Viestad's Mock Aquavit

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By: Julesong
Apr 17, 2005

It’s often difficult to find aquavit here in the liquor stores of the United States. So if you have a hankering for that potent liquor, here’s a substitute for you. You can experiment with all sorts of flavors, not just caraway. Recipe adapted from "Kitchen of Light: New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad" by Andres Viestad. Prep time includes infusion.

1 liter (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons dill seeds
2 star anise
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 whole clove
1 cinnamon stick, 1-inch long (optional)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds (optional)
1 liter potato vodka

Directions

1
Open the vodka bottle, add all the remaining ingredients, and cover tightly.
2
Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks, shaking every 3 or 4 days – how long you let it sit depends on how strong you want it, so taste it after 2 weeks to see if you want to let it go longer.
3
When it’s as strong as you’d like, strain the solids through a sieve and discard them, then transfer the aquavit back into the bottle.
4
To serve: place your aquavit in the freezer until chilled and you can also place your 1 ounce tall glasses in the refrigerator until chilled – then serve (ask your Scandinavian friends about toasting practices with aquavit, as it can be rather complicated).
5
Note: some people prefer non-potato vodka – use whatever you like.

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From: Bergy

On Dec 25, 2008

As close as it gets to the real aquavit - I used a polish vodka and left out the star anise - I made this last year and felt the anise took over. I just made it today for this year's Christmas Eve Thanks and Glade Jul 30 Nov - this year's batch is excellent 25 Dec 08 Once again your Aquavit has graced our Christmas Eve table - This is left over from last year and it ages well

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From: ArtGhettChef

On Dec 20, 2007

i had only rarely tasted this marvelous elixir...it is being served this year at my house with rave reviews! thank you

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From: davinandkennard

On Jul 26, 2007

Thank you! In my Swedish tradition you toast a person entering your house with aquavit fresh from the freezer. I know I will not be able to get it in Mexico Tak!!! Thank you for this recipe for the water of life!!! T.J.

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From: Mulligan

On Jun 23, 2007

I made the recipe and included even the optional ingredients. I was able to get aquavit in the store a long time ago and this reminds me of exactly the same recipe. Can't wait to try it!

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