Cran-Brennivin

Since I've gotten into making drinks and another of my passions is traveling, I've begun to bring back unique alcohols from places I travel and try them out.  

Brennivin is an "Icelandic Schnapps" that is distilled from barley and caraway seeds.  It has a very unique flavor.  It actually tastes a bit like rye bread in liquid form.  Which may not sound like a good beverage, but I'm really loving this flavor.  It's just so different. 

The cranberry, lemon, and simple syrup tone down the bread flavor and add a bit of sweetness.  If you have the opportunity to get some Brennivin and are interested in something a bit different, this is a great one. 

Makes 1 cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounce Brennivin (mine also says Viti and is clear, I think there are different flavors of Brennivin)
• 1 ounce cranberry
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Place ice in cocktail shaker and add all ingredients. Shake well.
2. Strain into a smaller glass like a coupe. 

**Ran out of simple syrup one time I made this, so I used honey.  Worked pretty well.

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