This traditional Scandinavian drink is based on arrack, a strong distilled spirit made from fermented fruits, sugar cane, rice and aniseed. It came to Scandinavia in the 18th Century from the Indonesian island of Java. It can be mixed with sugar,... more

This sweet honey-based alcoholic beverage is an inseparable part of many local celebrations, deriving from the ancient times of the Vikings. Its sweetness is balanced by a distinctive sour aftertaste of the lemon rind. It also contains various herbs... more

This traditional Finnish liqueur owes its name and distinctive flavour to the cloudberry fruit, called lakka. It is made by soaking the fruits in alcohol for about six months until they sweeten. The major producers of lakka are Chymos and Lapponia,... more

In the winter, one of the most often served drinks in Scandinavia is Glögg; usually in big steaming mugs. This delicious hot drink originating from small Icelandic villages, is nowadays drunk across the country. Glögg is basically wine mixed with... more

According to its name deriving from the Swedish word jul meaning 'Christmas', this traditional Scandinavian hot drink is consumed during major religious holidays, mainly in the winter around Christmas time. It's also drunk at Easter under... more

Akvavit is distilled from potato or grain and it's a very strong spirit, similar to vodka. Its name derived from the Latin aqua vitae - 'water of life'. Akevitt is often flavoured with herbs and spices such as caraway seeds, anise, fennel,... more

Finnish Paloviina , in Sweden known as Brännvin is the most popular type of Akvavit. This traditional Scandinavian strong spirit distilled from potatoes or grain is often flavoured with various herbs and spices to improve its taste. Brennevin... more

This popular beverage is traditionally made from fermented apple or pear juice. Cider appears in many different tastes, from sweet to dry. Its colour can vary from very dark and sludgy to clean and golden yellow, depending on how much of the apple... more