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Akvavit

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Akvavit

Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)

Serve at 00-05 °C or 32-41 °F

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more.

Synonyms

  • Aquavit

This drink pairs well with 49 dishes:

Seafish

Salmon tartare with sweet spices

Salmon tartare with sweet spices
Tartare : raw ingredient cut into cubes, brunoise, or coarsely chopped, with a strong seasoning.
Sweet spices : star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, turmeric, nutmeg, saffron, vanilla… These are spices that bring a sweet and fragrant flavor, a warm or aromatic complexity, sometimes slightly spicy, but never harsh, burning, or strong.
Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..
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Cold starters

Smoked salmon and shrimp aspic

Smoked salmon and shrimp aspic
Aspic : a cold dish in which the ingredients (vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish, meat, and/or poultry) are encased in a jelly made from stock or consommé.
Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..
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Seafish

Smoked salmon carpaccio

Smoked salmon carpaccio
Carpaccio : dish made of thin slices, typically served with olive oil and a few drops of lemon.
Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..
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Miscellaneous

Smørrebrød

Smørrebrød
Denmark.
Buttered slice of rye bread with one or more toppings (charcuterie, condiment, cheese, fish, etc).
Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..
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Seafish

Trout fillets Gravlax

Trout fillets Gravlax
Gravlax : fresh salmon marinated with dill, spices, and herbs, cured with salt and sugar, served with a mustard sauce.
Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..
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Freshwater fish

Trout tartare

Trout tartare
Tartare : raw ingredient cut into cubes, brunoise, or coarsely chopped, with a strong seasoning.
Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..
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