Kvasir's Blood

Name: Kvasir's Blood
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz mead; 1/2 oz cherry liqueur; 1/2 oz lemon juice; 1/4 oz simple syrup; 2 dashes angostura bitters; undefined cherries for garnish; undefined lemon twist for garnish; undefined ice cubes

Inspired by Norse gods, a poetic cocktail with mead and cherry

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

170*

Net Carbs

18g*

Ingredients:

lemon twist for garnish

ice cubes

AI Request:A simple mead based cocktail made with hints of cherry called “Kvasir’s blood”, this cocktail is inspired by the tail of the Norse god “Kvasir” whose blood was drained and turned into mead that could inspire great works of poetry upon consumption

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Inspired by the myth of Kvasir, the wisest of Norse gods, this cocktail blends the ancient flavors of mead with the rich, sweet tones of cherry, creating a drink that's meant to unlock the drinker's inner poet and muse. Perfect for sipping on a quiet evening or during a gathering of friends and storytellers. Ingredients: - 2 oz Mead (preferably a traditional, semi-sweet variety) - 1/2 oz Cherry Liqueur (like Cherry Heering or maraschino liqueur) - 1/2 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1/4 oz Simple syrup (optional, depending on the sweetness of the mead) - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters - Fresh cherries for garnish - Lemon twist for garnish - Ice cubes Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the mead, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup (if using), and bitters. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, or until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass or a goblet to give it a regal touch. 4. Garnish with a lemon twist and a skewer of fresh cherries. 5. Serve immediately and let the inspiration flow with each sip of Kvasir's Blood.

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