Firred Word

Prepare the spruce syrup in advance: combine 1/2 cup spruce needles with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and steep for a few hours, then strain through cheesecloth. Use the listed 20 cc portion.

Combine the aquavit, herbal liqueur, spruce needle-infused simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice in a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.

Double strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail coupe.

Garnish with a twist of grapefruit peel.