I don't know why it's named this, other than the punch it packs.
1 1/2 oz aquavit (use the aged Norwegian variety; Linie is a good go-to brand)
1/2 oz maraschino liqueur (Luxardo, as always)
1/2 oz Cynar (everyone's favorite artichoke apertif! yes, really.)
1/4 oz lime juice
1 dash absinthe
Stir vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass; spear a brandied cherry and stir into the drink as garnish.
This is a rather incisive drink, filled with bitter orange, cherry, dark spices, and rich herbs. I'd also be happy to try this with brandy (something fairly young, 3 years or less) or a rye whiskey in place of the aquavit, but would bet it wouldn't be quite as interesting.
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