Related: Our Best Martini Recipes Because aquavit almost always has caraway, you can always expect the seed’s flavors and aromas to play a significant-to-starring role. Think anise or licorice ...

Aquavit and banana liqueur take this herbaceous ... creates a slushy consistency and balances out the higher ABV. This recipe calls for a topping of Grasshopper Whip, a cooling whipped cream ...

For a cocktail that's usually gin-based, you could use the same recipe "but with mezcal or aquavit". You can switch other elements, too. Try lime, grapefruit or orange juice instead of lemon juice.