Minnesota is a state settled in large part by scandinavian immigrants, and when they arrived on americas shores they brought with them a fondness for aquavit, a spirit flavored with caraway and dill. That legacy lives on to this day the state now produces at least 16 local brands of aquavit, and local bars offer a wide array of aquavit cocktails. Ballad of a thin man is among our favorite of these. Hailing from the icehouse bar and restaurant in minneapolis, its a patio-friendly summer highball perfect for minnesotas surprisingly sweltering summers.