Northern Lights
Ingredients:
50 ml vodka (or aquavit for a Scandinavian touch)
30 ml blackcurrant syrup
20 ml fresh lime juice
10 ml elderflower syrup (if not available, substitute with blackcurrant syrup)
10 ml mint syrup
Ice
Sparkling water or soda (to taste)
Mint sprig for garnish
Blackcurrant berries for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the shaker:

Fill the shaker with ice.
Add ingredients:

Add the vodka (or aquavit), blackcurrant syrup, lime juice, elderflower syrup, and mint syrup to the shaker.
Mixing:

Shake all the ingredients well for 15-20 seconds.
Straining:

Strain the mixture through a strainer into a glass filled with ice.
Add sparkling water:

Top up with sparkling water or soda to taste.
Garnish:

Garnish the cocktail with a mint sprig and a few blackcurrant berries for added color.
Serving:
Serve the cocktail in a tall glass with ice.