From Sparrow’s spirits list, Norden’s Snaps Edition Aquavit is a bright, fruit-and-floral take on a Scandinavian classic, $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour.
About Norden’s Snaps Edition Aquavit
This is Norden’s Aquavit, the Michigan-made Scandinavian style spirit, dressed up with strawberry, rhubarb, hibiscus, and damask rose. Snaps is the Scandinavian tradition of flavored aquavit served in small glasses, and this edition takes that idea in a colorful, seasonal direction. The base keeps the savory, caraway-forward backbone of classic aquavit, while the fruit and florals layer in brightness and color, a playful contrast that still honors the spirit’s roots. Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic early-summer pairing, and folding them into a Scandinavian style spirit gives this edition a fresh, seasonal personality that feels right at home on a sunny Eastside afternoon.
Tasting Notes
Expect fresh strawberry and tart rhubarb up front, with floral hibiscus and rose lifting the aromatics and a soft pink hue in the glass. Underneath it all the classic aquavit character carries through, so it stays herbal and balanced rather than purely sweet. It is fragrant, lively, and easy to enjoy, the kind of pour that looks as good as it tastes and invites you to slow down and savor it.
What to Pair It With
The fruit and floral notes make this a natural for sipping chilled or building into a bright spritz or cocktail. From the Sparrow dinner menu it works alongside the Burrata Avocado, a Spring Arugula Salad, or Fresh Oysters. Our daily happy hour runs 3 to 5 PM, and the four-season patio is a great place to enjoy something this colorful on the Eastside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Norden’s Snaps Edition Aquavit?
It is Norden’s Aquavit flavored with strawberry, rhubarb, hibiscus, and damask rose, a bright seasonal take on the Scandinavian snaps tradition.
How much is a pour of Norden’s Snaps Edition Aquavit at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour.
What is the best way to drink Norden’s Snaps Edition Aquavit?
Its bright strawberry, rhubarb, and floral notes are lovely sipped chilled or built into a colorful spritz or cocktail, while the classic caraway-forward aquavit backbone keeps it balanced rather than purely sweet.
Where can I try Norden’s Snaps Edition Aquavit near Seattle?
Sparrow pours it in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, just across Lake Washington from Seattle. Enjoy something this colorful on the four-season patio, or during happy hour daily from 3 to 5 PM.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Norden’s Aquavit. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.