Karsk

A legendary traditional cocktail from the Trøndelag region of Norway. Karsk is renowned for its potency and its unique folk preparation method involving a coin. The name derives from the Old Norse word 'karskr', meaning healthy or vigorous. It combines hot coffee with a significant amount of neutral grain spirit or moonshine.

Ingredients

• 1 PART Hot Coffee
• 2 PART Grain Alcohol (96%) or High-Proof Vodka

How to Make It

1. Place a clean copper coin at the bottom of the mug.
2. Pour hot black coffee into the mug until the coin is just completely obscured by the darkness of the liquid.
3. Slowly pour the grain alcohol into the coffee until the mixture dilutes enough that you can clearly see the coin again.
4. Serve immediately while hot.

Glassware

Coffee Mug

Norwegian Traditional Hot Drink Strong Coffee Folklore