A hand selected list of Vikre Cocktails

With their perfect balance of flavors, our spirits shine in craft cocktails. But, When the ingredients are so good, you don't need many to make a cocktail great.  Below is compendium of our favorite simple cocktails, That are also simply delicious. perfect for everything from relaxing at the cabin, to elevating the every day, to hosting a dinner party.

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JUNIPER GIN & TONIC

Add one shot of Boreal Juniper Gin to a tall ice-filled glass. Add a squeeze of lime and top with tonic.

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JUNIPER GIMLET

Shake 2 oz. Boreal Juniper Gin, 3/4 oz. lime juice, and 3/4 oz. simple syrup with ice until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve.

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FRENCH 75

Shake 1 oz. Boreal Spruce Gin, 1/2 oz. lemon juice, and 1/2 oz. simple syrup with ice until chilled.  Strain into a flute and top with brut sparkling wine.

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BEE'S KNEES

Shake 2 oz. Boreal Spruce Gin, 3/4 oz. lemon juice, and 3/4 oz. honey syrup* with ice until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.

* To make honey syrup combine equal parts honey and water and stir until the honey dissolves.

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SPRUCE MARTINI

Stir 3 oz. Boreal Spruce Gin,  1 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth, and 3 dashes orange bitters with ice until very, very cold. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon twist or olive.

Cedar Grapefruit Fizz

Add one shot of Boreal Cedar Gin to a glass filled with ice. Top with grapefruit soda and a squeeze of lime.

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Cedar & Cider

Add a shot of Boreal Cedar Gin to a glass of fresh apple cider. Server hot or cold.

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Cedar Negroni

Stir 1 1/2 oz. Boreal Cedar Gin, 1 oz. vikre amaro superiore, and 1 oz. sweet vermouth with ice until chilled. Strain into a glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist.

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Oslo Mule

Add a shot Ovrevann Aquavit to an ice filled glass. Top with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime.

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Aquavit Lemonade

Add a shot of Ovrevann Aquavit to an ice filled glass. Top with fresh squeezed lemonade.

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Aquavit Gimlet

Shake 2 oz. Ovrevann Aquavit, 3/4 oz. lime juice, and 3/4 oz. simple syrup with ice until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass.

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Norwegian Coffee

Add a shot of Voyageur Aquavit to a mug of strong coffee. Add brown sugar to taste plus cream or whipped cream.

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Scandinavian Sidecar

Shake 2 oz. Voyageur Aquavit, 1/2 oz. Cointreau, 3/4 oz. lemon juice, and 1/4 oz. simple syrup with ice until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass.

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Voyageur ManhattAn

Stir 2 oz. Voyageur Aquavit, 1 oz. sweet vermouth, and 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters with ice until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.

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Moscow Mule

Add one shot of Lake Superior Vodka to an ice-filled glass. Top with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime.

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North Shore

Shake 2 oz. Lake Superior Vodka, 1/2 oz. grapefruit juice, 1/4 oz. lime juice, and 1/2 oz. simple syrup with ice until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve.

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    Last Word

    Shake 1 oz. Vikre Herbal Liqueur, 1 oz. Vikre Spruce Gin, 1 oz. maraschino liqueur, and 1 oz. lime juice with ice until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. If desired, garnish with a cocktail cherry.

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    Snow Bird

    Shake 1.5 oz. Voyageur Aquavit, 3/4 oz. Vikre Amaro Superiore, 1.5 oz. pineapple juice, 1/2 oz. lime juice, and 1/2 oz. simple syrup with ice to chill. Strain into an ice filled glass.

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    Italian Spritz

    Combine 2 oz. Vikre Aperitivo Classico, 3 oz. of prosecco, and 1 oz. soda water in a wine goblet with ice. Garnish with an orange or grapefruit slice. Or garnish with an olive like an Italian!