Karsk
CLASSIC · STRONG BLACK COFFEE

Karsk

A legendary Norwegian folk drink born from practicality and necessity, Karsk is a no-frills coffee and aquavit combination that has warmed Scandinavian workers for generations.

Ingredients
Aquavit60 ml
Glassware
Coffee mug
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Anise · Burnt sugar · Roasted coffee · Heat (burn)

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Place a copper coin at the bottom of a coffee mug.

  2. 2

    Pour 150ml of freshly brewed strong black coffee into the mug until the coin is no longer visible.

  3. 3

    Slowly pour 60ml of aquavit into the mug until the coin becomes visible again through the liquid.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately while hot.

From the Bartender

The copper coin method is the traditional way to gauge the correct spirit-to-coffee ratio - the coin disappears in dark coffee and reappears as the clear aquavit dilutes the opacity, making it a charming and practical folk measure. Aquavit is the definitive spirit here; its caraway and dill botanicals complement the roasted bitterness of the coffee in a way vodka cannot match.

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