The 100-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared + Blood Orange & Aquavit Fizzes
“The 100-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson is a tremendously funny novel that follows around Allan Karlsson and his 100+ years of life. It all starts when Allan puts on his grouchy old man pants and decides not to be part of his own birthday party. As a result, he climbs out the window of the old folk’s home and escapes. One ridiculous event after another and Allan finds himself the center of a manhunt, a murder case, and a number of “bad” guys. The story flips between current events and those of Allan’s colorful past. It is written in a matter-of-fact tongue and cheek sort of manner that lends a hilarity to the outlandish events throughout the story. (Published by Hachette)
Blood Orange and Aquavit Fizz
(As seen on Instagram via @colljeffers)
Lucky for us bookish + boozy types, Allan is a wonderfully sloshed gentleman. He seems to drink anything that comes his way (the banana liqueur did cause some objections), but has a panache for vodka. And while Allan is a true vodka drinker and world traveller, he also retains his Swedishness through and through. Thus, drinking a Blood Orange and Aquavit Fizz seems just like the right thing to do with this adventure. Aquavit for the Swedish nature of the main character, Blood Orange for the number of murders in this book, and Fizz for the joy and hilarity that invades all parts of this story. And what doesn’t say fun like FIZZ… and maybe murder?!? Get your cocktail and get ready for some belly laughs.
Blood Orange and Aquavit Fizz
- 1.5oz Aquavit (House Spirits Distillery Krogstad Aquavit)
- 1oz Ginger Liqueur
- 3/4oz Blood Orange Syrup
- 1/2oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Dash Orange Bitters
- Pinch of Salt
- Seltzer to top
- Dill for garnish
Combine all but the seltzer in a shaker with ice + shake for about 5 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled glass + top with seltzer. Garnish with dill.
“You should beware of priests, my son. And people who don’t drink vodka. Worst of all are priests who don’t drink vodka.”
