St. Knut’s Day is a Scandinavian holiday that traditionally heralds the end of the Christmas season. In Sweden, it’s celebrated by taking down the Christmas tree. Practical, yes – but we much prefer the old Finnish tradition of Nuuttipukki, where young folks dress as goats and go door-to-door demanding treats and leftover alcohol.
Our neighbors are not nearly as hospitable as the Finns, so we’ll content ourselves with this gorgeous sparkling cocktail from Dave Shenaut at Raven & Rose in Portland. It features the crisp caraway flavor of aquavit, sweetened with honey and lemon and kept light with a topper of prosecco (or any sparkling white wine you prefer).
