What is another word for aquavit?
Pronunciation: [ˈakwɐvˌɪt] (IPA) 
Aquavit, meaning "water of life" in Latin, is a Scandinavian spirit typically made from distilled grain or potatoes and flavoured with herbs and spices. The word aquavit has several synonyms, including akvavit, akevitt, and schnapps. In Sweden, it is sometimes known as snaps, while in Norway, it is sometimes referred to as linjeaquavit, indicating that the spirit has been matured at sea. Other Nordic countries have their own variants, such as the Danish 'Taffel Akvavit', produced since 1846, and Icelandic 'Brennivín'. Aquavit is traditionally consumed as a chilled shot, accompanied by a small glass or tumbler of beer. It is also used as a base for cocktails, such as the classic Scandinavian drink, the Aquavit Martini.
