What is Pelinkovac good for?
Pelinkovac functions well both as an aperitif and digestif. The old folks swear that it’s an excellent medicine for stomach troubles, and also improves your circulation. No doubt, take a few glasses and all your medical problems will be gone, at least for a while.
What does Pelinkovac taste like?
Pelinkovac (Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian: pelen or pelin) is a bitter liqueur based on wormwood. The alcohol content is 28–35% by volume. It has a very bitter taste, resembling that of Jägermeister.
What can you mix with Pelinkovac?
Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice and pour in 4 fl oz (120 mL) of orange juice. Add 1 fl oz (30 mL) of pelinkovac and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka. Then, stir the cocktail a few times and enjoy it cold. Use orange-flavored vodka for an extra citrusy tasting cocktail.
What is Pelinkovac made from?
wormwood
Made from non-treated herbs from the Velebit mountain and wormwood (pelin in Croatian), Pelinkovac is one of Croatia’s most famous drinks. Amazingly the drink has a 150-year history.
What is the most popular drink in Croatia?
Rakija
Rakija is the most popular spirit in Croatia. Travarica (herbal rakija) is usually served at the beginning of the meal, together with dried figs. The Croatian Adriatic coast is known for a great variety of herbal rakija, some typical for only one island or group of islands.
Is rakija Serbian?
Rakija is considered to be the national drink of the vast majority of Balkan nations, with Serbia being the number one connoisseur of this heavenly drink. While it’s somewhat notorious for its relatively high alcohol content, a shot of Rakija in the morning has been a part of the Serbian culture for centuries.
What herbs are in Pelinkovac?
The essential herb is wormwood (Cro. Pelin; Lat. Artemisia Absinthium) and the original bottle in which the product is sold is exhibited in Zagreb City Museum. Since the year 1862 Antique Pelinkovac is produced in the same, traditional manner, in accordance with the original recipe, from 100% natural ingredients.
Is raki an Albanian?
Raki (definite Albanian form: rakia) (a type of rakia) is a traditional drink in Albania. Until the 19th century, meyhanes would serve wine or meze.
Is grappa the same as rakija?
Rakia tastes similar to Italian grappa or Japanese sake. It is usually transparent or light yellow. Sometimes the taste of the fruit from which it was made prevails (for example, pear rakia, quince rakia, or apricot rakia all have a distinctive fruity scent). On the other hand, grape rakia rarely has a specific taste.