Author: Matthew Arkin

A classic centerpiece of most American brunch menus, our aquavit Bloody Mary was the very first aquavit cocktail recipe we ever created. It proved to us that-when used instead of vodka-Batch 22 makes every drink taste better. There are lots of ingredients in this one, so we crafted the recipe to serve 4 at a time.

Instructions

• 2.5 cups tomato juice
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• 3 tbs lime juice
• 1.5 tbs prepared horseradish
• 1.5 tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1.25 tsp hot sauce of choice
• 1 tsp coarse black pepper
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
• 1 dash of celery bitters
• 8 oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit
• Mix all ingredients in a large glass pitcher and serve in your favorite stein. Garnish with celery stalk, pepperoncini, and a strip of bacon.

We developed this special cocktail to honor the Easter/Passover season. The many floral elements in the recipe are meant to evoke the reawakening of plant life in the spring.

Instructions

• Muddle 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme with 2 thick slices of cucumber
• 1.5 oz. Batch 22
• 1.5 oz. Hibiscus liqueur
• .5 oz. St. Germain
• .5 oz. Amaro
• 1 oz. Lime
• 3 dashes celery bitters

This is a Valentine’s Day adaptation of one of our most romantic cocktails, the Wedding Vow. If you’re not ready to commit to making that drink, this one should work for you. No strings attached.

Instructions

• In a shaker with ice combine:
  • 4 oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold
  • 2 oz. Cherry Juice or Luxardo Sangue Morlacco (or 1 oz. of each)
  • 4 tbsp. Rose Cordial Syrup or Violette liqueur
  • 2 Marascino cherries
  • 2-4 oz. Prosecco or sparkling wine
• Gently muddle each cherry in a champagne flute or champagne glass of your choosing. Strain the liquid into each glass and top with prosecco.

Serves 2.

We fell in love with the unique flavor of this plum liqueur made in San Francisco, California. Not only does it add a distinct aroma and fruity component to the cocktail, it also adds great color.

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Batch 22
• 2.25 oz. Ume plum liqueur
• .5 oz. Aromatic gin
• 2 tsp Lime juice
• 4 oz. Sparkling water
• 6 Dashes grapefruit bitters

Instructions

• In a Collins or highball glass with ice combine Batch, Ume, lime juice, and bitters. Stir well to combine. Add sparkling water and gently stir. Garnish with lime peel.

Batch 22 was the lead spirit sponsor of the 2022 Culture and Cocktails event hosted by the San Diego Museum of Art. For that event, the talented bar staff from Panama 66 crafted this delicious, crowd-pleasing cocktail with aquavit.

Instructions

• Stir in a rocks glass with ice:
  • 2 oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit
  • .75 oz. Amaro
  • .75 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
  • 2-4 Dashes Grapefruit bitters
• Garnish with twisted grapefruit peel

Serves 1
(Created by the bar staff at Panama 66, San Diego, CA)

Our aquavit mule is a unique variation of the classic Moscow Mule. The infusions are simple to make and don’t worry about making the jalapeño too spicy. You can always dilute it to your liking with more Batch 22.

Instructions

• Make the jalapeño infusion:
  • Thick slice one medium jalapeño (with seeds) and steep in 1/2 cup of Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit for minimum 2 hours. Strain before use.
• Make the cucumber infusion:
  • Peel half a medium cucumber, slice in half, then slice thin into pieces. Steep in 1 cup Batch 22 for minimum 2 hours. Strain before use.
• For the Mule:
  • 1 1/2 oz. jalapeño-infused Batch 22 aquavit
  • 1/2 oz. cucumber-infused Batch 22 aquavit
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar simple syrup
  • Lime seltzer
• Combine all ingredients (except seltzer) in a mule glass (or mug). Stir and add ice. Top with seltzer and stir gently.

Serves 1

Our journey of bringing Batch 22 to the world has allowed us to meet people from all over the country and to make many new friends. The members of the Rosinsky family, in particular, have become some of our dearest friends and biggest fans. They also happen to own and operate Slo de Vie distillery, which makes a fantastic array of Aguardentes that play beautifully with Batch 22. This aquavit martini highlights the wonderful flavor of their Passion Fruit Brandy.

Instructions

• Shake over ice:
  • 2 oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit
  • .75 oz. Slo de Vie Passion Fruit Aguardente
  • .75 oz. Amaro
• 2-4 dashes angostura bitters
• Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a mango ball or melon ball

Serves 1

Co-Founder Matthew does a regular podcast with his brother, Tony, where they talk about movies. He’s fond of devising Batch-based aquavit cocktail recipes that complement the theme of each movie, and this recipe (created for Stepbrothers) became one of our favorites.

Instructions

• Mix in a rocks glass:
  • 2 oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit
  • .75 oz. Jameson’s
  • .5 oz.Rose’s lime
  • 2 oz. Ginger beer
• Add ice and top with ginger beer. Stir gently.

Serves 1

This special martini was created especially for us and debuted at our San Diego launch party in June of 2022. The talented bartenders at Starlite found just the right balance of aquavit flavor and lemon with this delicious and addictive cocktail.

Instructions

• In a shaker with ice combine:
  • 2 oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit
  • .75 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • .75 oz. simple syrup
  • .5 oz. aquafaba
• Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon peel twist.

Serves 1
(Created by Starlite, San Diego)

During a recent R&D session, we fell in love with the beautiful aromas and flavors of Rose Cordial syrup, and we were surprised by how great it was when mixed with the aromas and taste of aquavit. Batch and roses? Add some sparkle and you’ve got a wedding (or anniversary!).

Instructions

• Shake over ice:
  • 2 ozs. Batch 22 Classic Gold aquavit
  • 1 oz. cherry juice
  • 2 tbsp. Rose Cordial syrup
• Pour into champagne flute
• Top with Prosecco

Serves 1