Balsam (drink)

Balsam is a variety of traditional Eastern and Northeastern European herbal, high alcohol content (40-45%) liqueurs originally used for medicinal purposes.[1][2]

Riga Black Balsam

Examples

See also

  • Bitters – Alcoholic preparation flavored with botanical matter
  • Flavored liquor – Alcoholic beverage with added flavoring and, in some cases, a small amount of added sugar
  • Apéritif and digestif – Alcoholic drink normally served before or after a meal
  • Balsam – Resinous exudate which forms on certain kinds of trees and shrubs

References

  1. "Бальзамы. Как пить бальзам. Производство, виды, история бальзама". Archived from the original on 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  2. Woolfson2021-07-23T16:00:00+01:00, Daniel. "20% of Brits ditch brands over environmental concerns, says survey". The Grocer. Retrieved 2021-08-20.


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