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Cheers! – World-famous Hungarian drinks
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Did you know that several world-famous alcoholic beverages are originated from Hungary?! Some foreigners may not know where our small country is located, but if such brands are mentioned as Pálinka, Unicum or Tokaj – they will all sound familiar. Let’s see which are the most important Hungarian drinks that conquered the world!
Pálinka
Let’s start our list with the traditional Hungarian spirit – Pálinka – which is among the most important aperitifs in Hungary. The alcohol content of the national brandy is at least 40% and it can be made of several fruits, such as apricot, plum, pear, sour cherry, apple, raspberry, chestnut and sometimes even sweetened with honey. They can also be distinguished based on their age and the region of their origin – described by adagiohostel.com.
Pálinka was announced as a protected Hungarian brand in 2004.
Its production is strictly regulated as it can be made exclusively from fruits grown inside the borders of Hungary, and it also has to be mashed, distilled and bottled in the country. The Hungarian national spirit is an enjoyable experience for both the body and the soul!
Zwack Unicum
As its name also depicts, uniqueness is represented in this special Hungarian bitter liquor. Besides Pálinka, Unicum is also listed among the most important national drinks of Hungary, made of more than 40 herbs and spices according to a secret recipe. This can be traced back to 1790 when the Jewish family named Zwack started the production of the refreshing alcoholic beverage. Unicum can be consumed anytime as – due to its herbal content – it has several beneficial effects: it helps digestion, normalise blood pressure etc.
Wines of Tokaj
