Drinks You Might Order in a Bar in Norway (2024)

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Aquavit

Aquavit is one of the mostwell-knownalcoholic beverages in Norway. Derived from potatoes and grain, the distinctflavorof aquavit comes from herbs and spices used after the distillation process, mainly caraway, fennel, or cumin. Aquavit is often consumed during festive gatherings such as Christmas, New Year's, and weddings. The beverage can have a golden hue, sometimes varying from clear to light brown depending on the vintage.

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Mead (mjød)

Mead has played an important part historically in many Scandinavia celebrations dating back to Viking times. In winter, the drink is often consumed hot alongside ginger biscuits. A majority of the drink's fermented sugar is derived from honey, giving it the popular nickname "honey wine."

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Cider

In Norway, cider is popular served either chilled or hot. Made primarily from apple juice, spices and herbs can also be added. In some regions, the beverage may also be known as applewine. Much like American cider, Norwegian cider has a golden hue varying from light to dark depending on the preparation process and ingredients.

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Brennevin

Brennevin translates to mean "burn-wine." Brennevin is a strong liquor distilled from potatoes and grains. It can sometimes have added flavors. Brennevin is a popular drink throughout Scandinavia that most closely resembles a strong brandy. It has an alcohol content of 30 to 38 percent.

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Punsch

Introduced to Scandinavia in the 18th century, the name "punsch" derives from the Hindi word for five, referring to the number of ingredients that make up the beverage: alcohol, water, sugar, fruit, and spices. Punsch can also beflavoredusing liqueur to add an exotic note, such as almond, chocolate, and banana. It is usually served hot during winter.

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Beer

Beer production in Norway dates back more than 1,000 years. Popular Norwegian beers include Pilsner, a pale golden lager with a distinct hopflavor; Bayer, a dark malt lager with a sweetflavor; and stronger lagers such as Juleol and Bokko.

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Vodka

Vikingfjord is a well-known brand ofNorwegianvodka distilled using water from the Jostedalsbreen glacier. The brand has been voted best vodka by the international wine and spiritcommunity. It is a best-seller in Norway and around the world. Vikingfjord comes unflavored, with an alcohol content of 40 percent.

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Wine

Due to the cold climate of the Scandinavian region, the majority of wine is imported into Norway, but the beverage is no less popular. Wine made from blackberries (calledkrekingin Norwegian) is offset with various herbs and spices to add auniqueflavor.

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Fruit Beer

Fruit beers brewed in Norway are well-known around the world. Popular brands are made from blackberriesand comeflavoredwith various spices and herbs. Otherflavorsinclude cherry, raspberry, and peach.

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Glogg

Glogg is a beveragemade from red wine and various mulling spices. The drink is servedhotand is traditionally consumed during colder months around Halloween and Christmas Eve celebrations. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions of the drink can be bought ready-made. Glogg can be prepared with either fruit juices or wine.