Scandinavia Sling

Last week's TDN was themed "Rumless Tiki" and I decided to try out a variation of the Singapore Sling for my submission, but using Aquavit and Kirsch instead of Gin and Cherry Heering.

Scandinavia Sling

• 1½ oz aged aquavit (O.P. Anderson)
• 1 oz cognac
• ½ oz kirsch
• ½ oz lime
• ½ oz lemon
• ¼ oz Bénédictine
• ¼ oz Grand Marnier
• ¼ oz TraderTiki Hibiscus grenadine
• 2 dashes angostura bitters
• soda to top

Shake and dump into tiki mug, top with ounce or two soda, mint garnish

I added the Grand Marnier and Grenadine to add some of the richness I lost when I swapped the clean kirsch for the deep Cherry Heering.  Those components added some depth, but the drink it still a bit lighter than the base drink.  It has a hint of bright cherry, and a different botanical background flavor due to the aquavit gin swap.  I found it light and refreshing, but still with some warmth from the herbal aquavit and Bénédictine.