Piołunówka
Polish alcoholic infusion related to absinthe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Piołunówka (Polish pronunciation: [pʲɔ.wuˈnuf.ka]) is a very bitter alcoholic infusion (Polish: "nalewka") made by macerating wormwood in alcohol. Its name comes from Polish: piołun, lit. 'wormwood'. Piołunówka is considered a cure for problems with digestive tract and is believed to enhance appetite.[1] Therefore, traditionally it is consumed in small amounts.[2]
Piołunówka differs from absinthe in that it is macerated and rarely distilled, whereas absinthe is additionally distilled. It is becoming popular due to the absinthe revival[citation needed] but has been well known before absinthe. Piołunówka is not simply an amateur's version of absinthe but can be perceived as its predecessor. For centuries wormwood-based elixirs have been used as digestive aids and disease preventatives.[3][1]