Aquavit
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Aquavit may refer to:
- Aqua vitaeAqua vitaeAqua vitae, or aqua vita, is an archaic name for a concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol. The term was in wide use during the Middle Ages, although its origin is undoubtedly much earlier having been used by Saint Patrick and his fellow monks to refer to both the alcohol and the waters of baptism...
, Latin for "water of life", a concentrated alcoholic distillate - AkvavitAkvavitAkvavit or aquavit is a traditional flavoured spirit that is principally produced in Scandinavia, where it has been produced since the 15th century....
, a Scandinavian distilled beverage - OkovitaOkovitaAquavit or okovita has two meanings. It is an old name for vodka, and it can also be a strong alcoholic beverage, usually around 70-80% alcohol, of very low quality...
, a historic Polish-Ukrainian term for an alcoholic drink related to vodka - Restaurant AquavitRestaurant Aquavit-History:Aquavit was created and opened by Håkan Swahn in 1987. After 17 years in one location, Aquavit relocated in 2005 to new premises giving the restaurant an entirely new look....
, a Scandinavian restaurant in New York