Blueberry Citron Aquavit Recipes

Steps:

• Open the vodka bottle, add all the remaining ingredients, and cover tightly.
• Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks, shaking every 3 or 4 days - how long you let it sit depends on how strong you want it, so taste it after 2 weeks to see if you want to let it go longer.
• When it's as strong as you'd like, strain the solids through a sieve and discard them, then transfer the aquavit back into the bottle.
• To serve: place your aquavit in the freezer until chilled and you can also place your 1 ounce tall glasses in the refrigerator until chilled - then serve (ask your Scandinavian friends about toasting practices with aquavit, as it can be rather complicated).
• Note: some people prefer non-potato vodka - use whatever you like.

Steps:

• Place berries in a wide-mouthed jar and pour in vodka. Seal jar.
• Let stand at room temperature for 6 to 8 weeks, until the full flavor has fully developed.
• Strain vodka into a container and add simple syrup.
• Transfer to a one-liter bottle and add some fresh berries for garnish.
• Seal bottle and store in the freezer.
• Serve ice-cold, in shot glasses.

Steps:

• Mix the lemon juice and maple syrup in a bowl large enough to hold the blueberries.
• Rinse the blueberries well in cool water, removing and discarding any damaged berries or foreign matter. Drain the berries well, and add them to the syrup mixture. Mix well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.