Join us to create your own customized aquavit blend for this year’s Midsummer! On May 2, Scandinavia House and Björk Cafe & Bistro will present a special learning, crafting and tasting event in collaboration with Spritmuseumet in Stockholm, Sweden. Participants will learn about the Nordic spirit’s history—including its origins, evolving flavor profiles and traditions—through a video developed by Spritmuseumet. Following the introduction, participants will be able to combine ingredients to create their own unique blend, using ingredients ranging from citrus and/or lingonberry, to juniper and elderflower, to spices such as cumin, dill and star anis, ginger or even BonBon candy! Björk will complement the experience with a selection of upcoming spring/summer menu items, along with a few traditional Scandinavian classics. Following the program, each custom blend can be steeped at home in time to drink at Midsummer. All materials will be provided except the alcohol or non-alcohol substitute.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is the leading center for Nordic culture in the United States. It offers a wide range of programs that illuminate the culture and vitality of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scandinavia House offerings include diverse exhibitions and film series, as well as concerts and other performances, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s activities.