Think Christmas, birthdays and weddings. It’s also taken by some as an aperitif. In Sweden, Denmark and Germany aquavit is served chilled and in a small shot glass. In Finland and Sweden, it’s common to drink aquavit at summer crayfish parties.

What is the best way to drink aquavit?

In both the Scandinavian countries and northern Germany, aquavit is usually served chilled and unmixed, in small (tulip) glasses, and is usually accompanied by appetizers or sandwiches. Some drinkers prefer it in shots, a glass at a time, because they find the taste of aquavit difficult to accommodate.

How do you drink aquavit Swedish?

Like Danes, Swedes serve chilled aquavit in small, stemmed glasses and down the spirit in one gulp followed with a beer. The food: Swedes are more likely to drink aquavit around holiday dinners and at special occasions than over a weekday lunch.