By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
198 cal · 5 min
The Swedish Tart
Recipe GLPRb0dee515e968ce
A refreshing Nordic-inspired cocktail that combines herbaceous dill-infused syrup with tangy kombucha and aquavit for a sophisticated, balanced drink. The dill infusion requires 24–48 hours of preparation, yielding an aromatic syrup that brings floral and anise-like notes to this elegant creation.
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Ingredients
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
3 ounces green tea kombucha
1½ ounces aquavit or vodka
Crushed ice
Fresh dill sprig for garnish
Directions
In a clean jar, combine the sugar and ¼ cup cold water. Shake vigorously until the sugar completely dissolves.
Stir the coarsely chopped dill into the sugar syrup. Cover the jar and refrigerate for 24–48 hours, allowing the dill flavor to fully infuse into the liquid.
Strain the dill-infused syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently on the solids. Discard the spent dill. The resulting syrup can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Fill a highball glass halfway with crushed ice. Pour in the green tea kombucha, aquavit or vodka, and ½ ounce of the prepared dill syrup.
Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Add more crushed ice, mounding it above the rim of the glass for visual appeal.
Garnish the drink with a fresh dill sprig placed on top. Serve immediately.
Comments
This is a cocktail, not a meal, so it occupies a different category than typical recipe reviews, but it's worth noting the real time is closer to 8 minutes once you muddle dill properly and chill glassware. Aquavit is not a Charlotte staple and will require a trip to a dedicated liquor store beyond your usual grocery run—most standard Walmarts and ALDI spirits sections don't stock it. Kombucha is available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger, but the combination of aquavit, kombucha, and dill (muddled fresh) makes this a thoughtful, herbaceous drink that suits an evening ritual rather than a casual weeknight pour. The cost per serving runs $3 to $4 depending on bottle prices, so budget accordingly if you are working through a bottle of aquavit.
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