Berry Aquavit

A non-traditional Aquavit recipe from Swedish chef Marcus Samuelsson of Aquavit in NYC and Minneapolis. Use a good quality potato vodka for this recipe. The Aquavit needs to stand for 6-8 weeks before it is ready.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 Quart

Ingredients

• 1  cup raspberries or 1  cup blueberries or 1  cup  lingonberries or 1  cup black currants
•  berries, for garnish
• 1  liter  potato-based vodka
• 2  tablespoons  simple syrup

Directions

1. Place berries in a wide-mouthed jar and pour in vodka. Seal jar.
2. Let stand at room temperature for 6 to 8 weeks, until the full flavor has fully developed.
3. Strain vodka into a container and add simple syrup.
4. Transfer to a one-liter bottle and add some fresh berries for garnish.
5. Seal bottle and store in the freezer.
6. Serve ice-cold, in shot glasses.