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The Stone Crush Cocktail

Courtesy Chaim Dauermann, head bartender, The Up & Up, New York City.

Iceland

Brennivín Aquavit

Also produced in Iceland, caraway-accented aquavit is particularly embraced in the country, where it’s the national drink. This bottling, playfully dubbed “the black death” due to its austere ebony label (and perhaps an aquavit-induced hangover or two), is nuanced and refreshing, with a mild, savory scent that suggests dill, fennel seed and pine. Brennivín Aquavit ideal to pair with herring or other savory bites.

The Cocktail

The Up & Up was one of the first bars in the U.S. to carry Brennivín, and it continues to showcase the spirit in a wide range of drinks like this one. Cucumber and a hoppy Pilsner pleasingly accent the herbaceousness of the aquavit.

Ingredients

3–4 slices cucumber, plus additional slices for garnish
1½ ounces Brennivín aquavit
½ ounce Dolin Blanc Vermouth
¼ ounce Rabarbaro Zucca amaro
1 ounce Stiegl Goldbräu Pilsner
1 piece lemon peel

Directions

In mixing glass, muddle cucumber slices into juicy pulp. Add next three ingredients and ice. Stir well. Add the beer.

Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Twist lemon peel over the drink to express its oils, then discard. Garnish with remaining cucumber slices.