1 serving
Norwegian Wood ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aquavit | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
 Apple brandy | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
 Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
 Yellow Chartreuse | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon twist
Method
How to make Norwegian Wood
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut exactly one short narrow lemon twist.
- 02
Measure the aquavit, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, yellow herbal liqueur, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 25–30 seconds until the strong spirit blend is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe without carrying across mixing ice.
- 06
Express the compact lemon twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Norwegian Wood taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Norwegian Wood questions
What is in a Norwegian Wood?
Kokto’s build uses aquavit, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, yellow chartreuse, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Norwegian Wood take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Norwegian Wood prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Norwegian Wood alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B074https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/30321/norwegian-wood · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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