Top Qs
Timeline
Chat
Perspective
Pelinkovac
Croatian bitter liqueur From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Remove ads
Pelinkovac is a bitter-sweet liqueur derived from wormwood, popular in the Balkans. The alcohol content is 28–35% by volume.
History
Before commercialization, the liqueur was used as a home remedy for "cleansing the blood and settling the stomach".[1] Wormwood was believed to stimulate digestion and appetite and to have antiparasitic and antibacterial properties.[1]
Badel's Antique Pelinkovac, a Croatian brand, was created in 1862 by chemist Franjo Pokorny as a digestif.[2][3][4] According to maker Antique Herbal Liqueur, it was the first bottled commercial version.[1]
Remove ads
Description and serving
The taste is described as bittersweet and herbal, with a dominant flavour of anise, which is derived from wormwood.[1][3][4] It is served neat, on ice, or in cocktails, sometimes garnished with orange.[1][3][5]
Popularity
The drink is common throughout the Balkans.[6][2] In 2021, USA Today named a Croatian brand, Badel’s Antique Pelinkovac, to its list of "15 must-try spirits, liqueurs and canned cocktails".[2]
Similar liqueurs
- Piołunówka, a Polish wormwood liqueur
See also
References
External links
Wikiwand - on
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Remove ads