An Aquavit cocktail inspired by Norwegian-American actress Sigrid Gurie, created by Robert Simpson.

We continue our exploration of Kara Newman’s book Nightcap: More than 40 recipes to close out any evening. In case some of you don’t know one of my very own cocktails is published in this book and I have committed myself to making every drink in the book! Hope you guys enjoy!

Siren of the Fjords was created by Robert Simpson, bar manager at the Clove Club in London. He named this cocktail after Norwegian-American actress Sigrid Gurie who was discovered by Samuel Goldwyn in the 1930’s. Samuel billed her has “The New Garbo” and “The Siren Of The Fjords.”
Fittingly this drinks stars Linie Aquavit a Norwegian Aquavit famous for it’s aging process which is done on a ship.

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Sire of the Fjords

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Ingredients

 

• 1.25oz 37.5ml Aquavit Linie Norwegian Aquavit
• .375oz 11ml Orange Liqueur
• .375oz 11ml Sherry PX
• .25oz 7.5ml Sweet Vermouth
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Garnish

• Flamed Orange Peel

Glassware

• Coupe

Instructions

 

• Add ingredients to Mixing Glass
• Add stirring Ice and stir until Chilled
• Fine Strain into chilled Coupe
• Flamed Orange Peel Garnish