Northern Latitudes Distillery’s Fig Aquavit Martini
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By Anna Faller | Nov. 15, 2025
Your seasonal figgy pudding fix is getting a cheeky makeover this year in the form of Northern Latitudes Distillery’s Fig Aquavit Martini. This drink starts in the Nordic wonderland of Sweden—the homeland of NLD’s distiller, Martin Holst, and gin’s herby cousin, aquavit. NLD’s bourbon barrel-aged version, Mount Kebne Aged Aquavit, features the spirit’s classic caraway profile, rounded by a warm woody essence. It’s a mellow complement to the house-made fig and thyme simple syrup (whose recipe calls for actual fig jam), NLD’s Ice Dunes Vodka, and a citrusy pop of fresh lemon juice that completes this cozy cocktail. Pair one with a plate of Jägerschnitzel from the distillery’s new kitchen. Find NLD at their new home in Lake Leelanau (7150 E Duck Lake Rd.) and in Suttons Bay. northernlatitudesdistillery.com
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