File Aperitif Campari Soda.jpg thumb 350px Two glasses of ap ritifs Campari with carbonated water served with potato crisps and peanut s as Hors d oeuvre appetizers Ap ritifs and digestifs IPAc en icon p r i t i f and IPAc en d i s t i f are alcoholic drinks that are normally served with meals. Ap ritifs An ap ritif also spelled aperitif is usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite . This contrasts with digestifs, which are served after a meal for the purpose of aiding digestion . Common choices for an ap ritif are vermouth , Champagne wine champagne , fino , sherry and any still, dry, light white wine. Ap ritif may also refer to a snack that precedes a meal. This includes an amuse bouche , such as cracker food cracker s, cheese , p t or olive s. ref Lichine, Alexis. Alexis Lichine s New Encyclopedia of Wines & Spirits 5th edition New York Alfred A. Knopf, 1987 , 75. ref ref Robinson, Jancis. The Oxford Companion to Wine 3rd edition Oxford University Press 2006 , 26. ref Ap ritif is a French word derived from the Latin verb aperire , which means to open. Digestifs A digestif is an alcoholic beverage served after a meal, in theory to aid digestion. When served after a coffee course, it may be called pousse caf . Digestifs are usually taken Straight up bartending straight . Common kinds of digestif include brandy , eaux de vie fruit brandies , a pomace brandy like grappa , various bitter or sweet liqueur s like Amaro drink amari , Kr uterlik r herbal liqueur , Chartreuse , or limoncello , and other distilled liquors ouzo , tequila , whisky or akvavit . Bitter digestifs typically contain carminative herbs, which are thought to aid digestion. ref cite book title Spirits & Liqueurs Cookbook last Walton first Stuart authorlink coauthors Miller year 2002 publisher Hermes House location New York isbn 1 84309 498 3 pages 16 17 url ref Some fortified wine s are served as digestifs for example, sherry , vermouth , port wine port , and Madeira wine madeira ... more details
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Pousse caf French, literally coffee pusher may refer to a digestif , an alcoholic beverage consumed after the coffee course a layered drink composed of several layers of differently colored liqueurs disambiguation bg de Pousse Caf ko ... more details
Image Rigas Balzams.JPG thumb right 160px Riga Black Balsam Balsam is a term used to describe a variety of traditional Eastern Europe an herbal, high alcohol content 40 45 liqueur s originally used for medicinal purposes. Examples Riga Black Balsam Ukrainian Balsam Krasnaya Polyana Balsam Karelian Balsam See also Bitters Flavored liquor Digestif DEFAULTSORT Balsam Drink Category Bitters Category Herbal liqueurs distilled drink stub lt Balzamas ru uk ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 File Kr uter.JPG thumb 250px left A bottle of Kr uterlik r. Kr uterlik r IPA de k t lik herbal liqueur or spiced liqueur is a kind of German liqueur that is flavored with herb s or spices and sweetened with sugar . Liqueurs of this kind normally contain 15 to 40 alcohol by volume . Widely sold brands are J germeister , Killepitsch , Kuemmerling and Mummelmann. The history of Kr uterlik r goes back to the Middle Ages , when mixtures of alcohol and herbs were used as medicine. See also Ap ritif and digestif Bitters German cuisine DEFAULTSORT Krauterlikor Category German distilled beverages Category Herbal liqueurs Distilled beverage stub ... more details
Image Shabbybooz Nardini.jpg thumb right 200px A bottle of Nardini Amaro Bartolo Nardini is an Italian family owned producer of alcoholic drinks, notably grappa . Founded in 1779 and based in Bassano del Grappa , the company produces four million bottles of grappa per year over a quarter of the world market making it the brand leader in this area. ref http www.telegraph.co.uk foodanddrink wine 3317786 Getting to grips with grappa.html Getting to grips with grappa Daily Telegraph UK 24 Feb 2005 retrieved on 17 Apr 2009 ref Products Nardini Bianca is Italy s best selling grappa with an Alcohol by volume ABV of 50 . As well as grappa, the company also produces other Digestif digestifs such as Amaro drink amaro , and also Ap ritif ap ritifs . References Reflist External links http www.nardinigrappa.com Company Homepage Category Alcoholic beverages ... more details
Fratelli Branca is a distillery based in Milan , Italy , that was founded in 1845. Fratelli Branca makes an Amaro drink amaro digestif , Fernet Branca , and recently bought Punt e Mes . ref cite web url http www.branca.it en prodotti fernet branca.asp title Fernet Branca first last author authorlink coauthors date month year work publisher Fratelli Branca Distillerie S.r.l. location page pages at language English trans title format doi archiveurl archivedate accessdate 2010 08 01 quote ref separator postscript ref References reflist External links http www.branca.it Distillerie Fratelli Branca It icon Category Distilleries Category Companies based in Milan Category Companies established in 1845 Italy company stub it Distillerie fratelli Branca ... more details
Multiple issues unreferenced September 2010 cleanup October 2010 notability October 2010 Infobox Beverage name Gorski list image type Digestif manufacturer Gorki List distributor origin Serbia introduced 1960s discontinued colour Ruby red variants related Gorki List is a pelinkovac , a bitter flavored liqueur , based on Fernet liquor, which was first produced in 1953. The name means bitter leaf and eludes to its herbal healing properties. Grenki list licenciranje d.o.o. is the owner of all intellectual property brand Gorki List. Category Liqueurs ... more details
Infobox beverage name Cocchi Apertivo Americano image File Cocchi Americano.JPG 250px caption A bottle of Cocchi Americano type Aperitif Wine abv 16.5 proof manufacturer Giulio Cocchi Spumanti distributor origin Italy introduced 1891 discontinued colour Golden flavour variants website http www.cocchi.it eng americano.htm Cocchi Americano Wikipedia IPA for Italian Pronounced k kki ameri kano is an Ap ritif and digestif aperitif wine from the Province of Asti Asti province of Italy . The wine was developed by Giulio Cocchi , and production began in 1891. References Reflist Category Cocktails with wine Category Italian wine Wine stub ... more details
primary sources date November 2011 ref improve date November 2011 Image Unicum bottle.JPG thumb A frosty bottle of Unicum Unicum is a Hungary Hungarian herbal bitters , drunk as a digestif and ap ritif . Unicum is an herbal digestif liqueur. ref name zwack website http www.zwack.hu Zwack website ref The liqueur is today produced by Zwack according to a secret formula of more than forty herbs, and the drink is aged in oak casks. During the Socialist regime in Hungary, the Zwack family lived in exile in New York and Chicago , and during this time, Unicum in Hungary was produced using a different formula. However, before moving to the States, Janos Zwack had entrusted a family friend in Milan with the production of Unicum based on the original recipe. ref name unicome website http unicum.hu index.html Unicum website ref After the fall of communism, P ter Zwack returned to Hungary and resumed production of the original Unicum. Recently Zwack has launched Unicum Next , a thinner bodied drink with a more prominent citrus ref name unicome website flavour. Unicum is regarded as one of the national drinks of Hungary. The production facility offers tours which include a tasting session of the three different varieties Unicum, Unicum Next, and Millenicum . Though Millenicum was a special edition, it can still be found at a few retailers. It is somewhat stronger than the original, with a slightly sweeter aftertaste. Zwack Frissit k is a pineapple based version of the drink. Unicum is available through select spirits distributors throughout the United States, as is Unicum Next, re branded as Zwack liqueur Zwack . References Reflist See also Zwack liqueur made from the same recipe but not bitters National symbols of Hungary Category Hungarian alcoholic beverages Category Bitters Category Herbal liqueurs Category Article Feedback 5 Hungary stub distilled drink stub cs Unicum de Unicum Lik r et Unicum es Unicum fr Unicum it Unicum he hu Unicum nl Unicum pl Unicum likier pt ... more details
Deleted image removed File Tsikoudia.jpg thumb right 200px Tsikoudia served in special short glasses with a carafe File Kazani amira2.jpg thumb right 200px Traditional distillation of tsikoudia. Tsikoudia is an alcoholic beverage, a fragrant, grape based pomace brandy of Cretan origin that contains 35 60 alcohol by volume . Tsikoudia is made by distillation distilling of pomace , i.e., the pieces of grapes sometimes including the stems and seeds that were pressed for the winemaking process. The pomace is kept for about six weeks after the grapes have been pressed, in a tightly sealed barrel, and then the fermented mush is distillation distilled . It is similar to tsipouro made in mainland Greece , to the Spanish orujo , French marc , Georgia country Georgian Chacha liquor chacha , Portuguese bagaceira and Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian in Istria rakija and grappa , Romanian tescovin , Albanian, Bosnian, Montenegrin, and Turkish rakia rak . ref N. B. Raki and rakia are, like brandy , very generic words. pomace rak means pomace brandy . But the word rak by itself does not mean pomace brandy . ref It is often home produced by individuals in villages throughout Crete, and so the alcohol content varies by producer. Typically each Cretan village has one or two residents who are licensed to distill, and tsikoudia is produced continuously for two or three weeks in late October and early November. Tsikoudia is sometimes served cold from a bottle kept in a freezer. This is commonly offered as an after dinner Ap ritif and digestif digestif and in most taverns in Crete it is offered as a complimentary aperitif with fruits and sweets after the meal. It can be flavored using lemon rind, rosemary , or honey rakomelo . References reflist alcoholic beverages Category Brandies Category Greek distilled beverages Category Article Feedback 5 ca Tsikoudia de Tsikoudia es Tsikoudia nl Tsikoudia uk ... more details
Image Averna Verpackung.jpg thumb Amaro Averna Amaro Averna is a Sicily Sicilian liqueur in the Amaro drink Amaro category produced in Caltanissetta . It is named after its inventor, Salvatore Averna , who invented the recipe in 1868. This drink is produced on the Island of Sicily and is considered a traditional drink. Overview The herbs, roots and citrus rinds are allowed to soak in the base liquor before caramel is added. Averna is sweet, thick and has a gently herbal bitterness. It is 32 alc volume 64 proof and distilled and bottled in Italy. Averna is a classic digestif , often served on the rocks or neat. It also is an ingredient in some cocktails . External references http www.avernausa.com home.html Corporate website USA http cocktails.about.com od liqueurscordials p averna liqueur.htm About website on Averna http www.averna.it en history.htm Corporate website http www.amariamari.com averna.html Corporate website italian Category Liqueurs Category Sicilian cuisine Category Caltanissetta Distilled beverage stub cs Averna de Averna fr Amaro Averna ko it Amaro Averna ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Sol y Sombra is an after dinner alcoholic drink or digestif , consisting of equal parts brandy and anise dulce sweet anise or anisette served in a brandy snifter . This drink is well known in bars and restaurants in Madrid , but not so well known in other cities and towns. The drink s name comes from the Spanish words for sun and shade and refers to different types of seats one can purchase at bullfight s. When purchasing bullfighting tickets you can purchase tickets based on sun and shade. The cheap seats are Sol, and are in the full sun, whereas the most expensive seats are Sombra and are fully shaded. A Sol y Sombra ticket has some shade and some sun throughout the day. As the drink is a combination of the dark brandy sombra and the clear anise sol we get the name Sol y Sombra. External links http www.drinknation.com drink Sol Y Sombra Category Cocktails with brandy or cognac ... more details
Bermet in Serbian Cyrillic alphabet Serbian Cyrillic is a sweet wine that is a specialty of northern Serbia s Fru ka Gora wine region, in the Vojvodina province that, while originally produced to be medicinal similar to the original digestif digestifs , is consumed as a regularly. ref name Vinologue It has between 16 and 18 of alcohol and it is usually served as a dessert wine, but can also be served as an aperitif, much like Italian Vermouth . However, Bermet is produced in a different manner than Vermouth, through maceration of 20 different herbs and spices. It can be made of red or white grapes, but the exact recipe is secret and held by only a handful of families in the town of Sremski Karlovci . ref name Vinologue According to history, Bermet was served on the Titanic as well as in the Vienna royal palace. ref http www.podrum probus.com bermet en.htm Bermet Probus ref It is best served at a temperature of 18 20 C. References reflist refs ref name Vinologue citation title A breakdown of Bermet year 2011 url http www.vinologue.net crush a breakdown of bermet ref Category Serbian wine Category Agriculture in Serbia de Bermet ... more details
Rosso Antico is a dessert wine produced in San Lazzaro di Savena Italy . It is produced by the infusion of 32 ref name Nicks herbs macerated in alcohol including rosemary, thyme and sage ref name Nicks cite web author year 2012 title Rosso Antico Aperitivo 750ml work Product detail publisher Nicks Wine Merchants url http www.nicks.com.au Product View Rosso Antico Aperitivo 28750ml 29 4806 accessdate 30 January 2012 ref and then added to a mixture of 5 different types of wine. The drink is ruby colored ref name Nicks and has a sweet sour flavor with notes of citrus and vanilla. Its alcohol content is 17 ref name Nicks and is recommended for consumption as an Ap ritif and digestif aperitif , served plain with a slice of orange. ref name Nicks It is sometimes used as an ingredient in a Negroni cocktail, as a substitute for Campari . References reflist Category Cuisine of Emilia Romagna Category Dessert wine it Rosso Antico ... more details
otheruses Image Fuersteneck Kirschwasser.jpg right thumb 225px Kirschwasser, produced in Germany and bottled at 40 ABV . Kirschwasser IPA en k r v s r respell KEERSH vahs r , IPA de k vas lang , German for cherry water is a clear, colorless Brandy Fruit brandy fruit brandy traditionally made from Distillation double distillation of sour cherry morello cherries , a dark colored cultivar of the sour cherry . However, it is now also made from other kinds of cherries. The cherries are fermented complete that is, including their stones . ref name alex Lichine, Alexis. Alexis Lichine s New Encyclopedia of Wines & Spirits New York Alfred A. Knopf, 1987 , 292. ref Unlike cherry liqueur s and so called cherry brandies, Kirschwasser is not sweet. The best Kirschwassers have a refined taste with subtle flavors of cherry and a slight bitter almond taste that derives from the stones. Kirschwasser is often simply called Kirsch in both German and English speaking countries. Serving Kirschwasser is usually drunk Straight up bartending neat . It is traditionally served cold in a very small glass and is taken as an Ap ritif and digestif ap ritif . However, people in the German speaking region where Kirschwasser originated usually serve it after dinner, as a Ap ritif and digestif digestif . Kirschwasser is used in some cocktail s, such as the Lady Finger and the Florida Cocktail. High quality Kirschwasser may be served at room temperature, warmed by the hands as with brandy . Origin and production File Illustration Prunus cerasus0.jpg left thumb 200px Illustration of the morello cherry. Because morellos were originally grown in the Black Forest region of southern Germany, Kirschwasser is believed to have originated there. Kirschwasser is colourless because it is either not aged in wood or is aged in barrels made of Ash tree ash . It may have been aged in paraffin lined wood barrels or in earthenware vessels. ref name alex Clear Brandy Fruit brandy fruit brandies made from dis ... more details
WPMIXInfobox iba yes source sourcelink goldcad name Golden Cadillac image caption type cocktail flaming other Galliano drink Galliano cacao yes served straight garnish drinkware cocktail ingredients 2.0cl 1 parts Galliano drink Galliano 2.0cl 1 parts Cr me de Cacao Cr me de cacao white 2.0cl 1 parts Cream prep Shake together over ice. Strain into cocktail glass and serve chilled. notes footnotes The Golden Cadillac is an IBA official cocktail , made with Galliano drink Galliano and Cr me de Cacao cr me de cacao . ref cite web url http www.alcomixer.com recipe golden cadillac title Golden Cadillac Recipe publisher Alcomixer date accessdate 2011 11 07 ref It is classified as an after dinner drink, a digestif . This cocktail originated in Poor Red s Bar B Q in the town of El Dorado, California . ref cite web url http www.poorredsbbq.com title Poor Red s BBQ publisher Poor Red s BBQ date accessdate 2011 10 25 ref References reflist IBACocktails DEFAULTSORT Golden Cadillac Category Cocktails with chocolate liqueur Category Cocktails with liqueur mixed drink stub de Golden Cadillac he it Golden Cadillac ... more details
Refimprove date July 2009 In France , quinquina is a collective name for bitters aperitif having quinine as one of their main ingredients. Quinquina is also known as Peruvian Bark . It originates from South America. It was introduced to Europe in the 17th century by Spanish missionaries. More widely known quinquinas include Lillet Blanc before 1986, when the recipe was modified to make it lighter and less bitter, it was sold as Kina Lillet . Cocchi Americano is an Italian Ap ritif and digestif aperitif wine , which is said to be similar to the original Kina Lillet formulation. ref http drinksnob.wordpress.com 2010 05 03 cocchi americano cocchi americano liquor is quicker ref ref http drinks.seriouseats.com 2011 02 what is cocchi aperitivo americano aperitif cocktails drinks.html What s the Deal with Cocchi Aperitivo Americano? Serious Eats Drinks ref ref http tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com 2010 04 21 case study cocchi americano waking the dead Case Study Cocchi Americano Waking the Dead NYTimes.com ref Dubonnet is yet another quinine containing wine formula. The Quinquina dubennet out of Paris began its national marketing in 1861. It was a formulated company which was created in order to allow the local taverns or lounges to have an easier ability with wider variety. The company itself though had existed since 1857 with local contracts. Notes Reflist Category Bitters drink stub ... more details
Unreferenced date January 2010 Image Shabbybooz Cynar Double.jpg thumb right Cynar Original Recipe and Cynar 188px Image Cynar.jpg thumb right A bottle of Cynar 188px Cynar IPAc en icon t n r is an Italian bitter liqueur made from 13 herbs and plants. Predominant amongst these is the artichoke Cynara scolymus , from which the drink derives its name. Cynar is dark brown in color, has a bittersweet flavor, and its strength is 33 proof 16.5 alcohol . Cynar can be taken as either an aperitif generally over ice , or as a cocktail mixed with Carbonated water soda water and lemon or orange slice, or with cola , eggnog, tonic water , milk or Bitter lemon bitter lemon soda . Europeans often mix it with orange juice, especially in Switzerland where Cynar and orange juice is a very popular combination. A variation of the Negroni cocktail uses Cynar in place of Campari . Because of its artichoke component, Cynar is also regarded as a digestif digestive , as well as an ap ritif . Since 1995 Cynar has been manufactured and distributed by the Campari Group . External links http www.camparigroup.com en brands cynar.jsp Cynar page on Campari site Category Italian liqueurs Category Bitters Category Monkeys Distilled beverage stub cs Cynar de Cynar es Cynar fr Cynar he it Cynar ja pl Cynar pt Cynar sl Cynar ... more details
Rumple Minze is a German style liqueur brand, best known for their peppermint schnapps . The brand is owned by the alcoholic beverage holding company Diageo , based in London . ref name diageo.com http www.diageo.com en row OurBrands ourbrandsA Z schnapps rumple minze.htm ref The peppermint liqueur is made by the Scharlachberg Distillery in Germany. It has a strong peppermint taste, and it has a high alcohol content at 50 alcohol by volume, 100 alcoholic proof proof compared to the 40 or 80 proof of most liquors. It is commonly served chilled straight up in some cases as a digestif ref http www.winexmagazine.com index.php wine viewdrink rumpleminze Wine X Magazine Bot generated title ref or it can also be mixed to form various cocktail s. Rumple Minze was rated a 95 out of 100 by the Beverage Tasting Institute. ref name diageo.com The top market for this product is the United States . The success of their peppermint schnapps has led Rumple Minze to release two new flavors which include a berry flavored liqueur and a lime flavored liqueur, both of which are 100 proof. The logo on the front of the bottle is a picture of a double headed golden eagle. This symbol is a reference to the German coat of arms. Rumple Minze is a product of Canada References Reflist Diageo plc Category German liqueurs Category German distilled beverages Category Diageo brands ... more details
unreferenced date January 2008 Notability date December 2008 Hesperidina is a classic Argentine aperitif with a minty orange flavor. Its taste is unique and not similar to other currently produced spirits. History This alcoholic drink was invented in 1864 by an American immigrant Melville Sewell Bagley in Buenos Aires , Argentina . Bagley was a native of the state of Maine. He was involved in the dry goods business in New Orleans before the outbreak of the American Civil War. After the outbreak he emigrated to Buenos Aires where he worked for a commission merchant. Hesperidina was launched December 24th 1864 with an extensive poster campaign and an ad in La Tribuna newspaper. The advertisement stated Hesperidina is a stomach digestive, prepared with bitter oranges. Hesperidina became Argentina trademark 1 on October 27th, 1876. Beverages, indeed, opened the door to a whole new sector of Advertisement. Driven by the Hesperidina campaign and the arrival to the country of world wide Food and Beverage names such as Real Hollands, Nestl , Domecq and Bols among others. References reflist http www.marcasypatentes.net Trademark & Patent External links http www.hesperidina.com Official Site & Product History See also Aperitif Digestif History of alcohol Category Mixed drinks es Hesperidina bebida ... more details
Unreferenced date March 2011 File Classic vintage hungarian chrismast tree.jpg thumb right 180px A Hungarian Christmas tree Christmas in Hungary is celebrated with traditions similar to those found in other Central European countries See Christmas worldwide Central Europe Christmas worldwide as well customs unique to the region. Before 24 December, people decorate their houses and start to cook and bake. On Christmas, the family members come together and celebrate. On 24 December, people decorate the tree with ornaments and put the wrapped presents under it. On Christmas Eve , which is the day before Christmas Day , young children are waiting for the arrival of Jesus and especially for the presents. Gift giving is done after the meal, and after singing carols around the tree. On Holy Night, Hungarians listen to holiday songs such as Silent Night and sing or attend Christmas mass. They also burn candles on the Advent wreath . Hungarian Christmas meal Fish soup Stuffed cabbage Fish and chips Meat such as chicken, pork but turkey can also be Christmas Cake Bejgli with walnut or poppy seeds Gingerbread cookies Hungarians also have szaloncukor , which is a typical Hungarian sweet used to decorate the Christmas tree. Hungarian Christmas drinks Alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine and liqueur Ap ritif and digestif Soft drinks External links http www.hungarotips.com ch tradition stub Christmas Use dmy dates date March 2011 Category Christmas traditions by country Hungary Category Religion in Hungary ... more details
About a liqueur the Dutch football manager Dick Advocaat fictional professor GrimGrimoire Professors Image Eierlik r.jpg Advocaat thumb Advocaat or advokat is a rich and creamy liqueur made from egg food eggs , sugar and brandy. It has a smooth, custard like flavor and is similar to eggnog . The typical alcohol content is generally somewhere between 14 and 20 Alcohol by volume ABV . Its contents may be a blend of egg yolk s, aromatic Distilled beverage spirits , sugar or honey , brandy , vanilla and sometimes cream or evaporated milk . Notable makers of advocaat include Warners, Bols brand Bols , Dwersteg first organic advocaat , Verpoorten , Warninks, Cooymans, Jansen and De Kuyper. Types Image Organic Advocaat.jpg thumb 75px A bottle of Advocaat Thick advocaat is sold on the Netherlands Dutch , Belgium Belgian and Tyrol state Tyrolean markets and often eaten with a little spoon, while a more liquid version is sold as an export. Thick advocaat contains egg yolk, and is used as a waffle topping and as an ingredient for several kinds of desserts such as ice cream and pastries. It is also served as an ap ritif and digestif ap ritif or digestif . The traditional way to serve it is in a wide glass with whipped cream and cocoa powder sprinkled on top. In the export variety whole eggs are used, making it more liquid and particularly well suited for cocktails and long drink s. The best known cocktail using advocaat is the Snowball a mixture of advocaat, sparkling lemonade and sometimes lime fruit lime juice, although this is not required for the drink. Another highly popular advocaat based beverage is the Bombardino , a drink commonly found in Italy Italian skiing ski resorts, particularly the Italian Alps , made by mixing advocaat, brandy, and whipped cream. ref cite web title Bombardino Calimero recipe url http 12bottlebar.com 2010 12 bombardino calimero work Bottle Bar blog accessdate 7 February 2012 ref Related drinks The Polish equivalent called ajerkoniak German lang ... more details
Hardenberg Wilthen AG is a distillery in N rten Hardenberg , Germany . History Hardenberg Wilthen has been owned and managed by the Hardenberg family since 1700. The company is made up of three divisions The Schwartzhog Grain Distillery Graflich von Hardenberg s sche Kornbrennerei , at Hardenberg. The wine distillery, Wilthener Weinbrennerei . The ancient liquor producing plant Der Lachs . Products The company produces, Wilthener Goldkrone, Klare Vodka, and Schwartzhog. Schwartzhog Infobox Beverage name Schwartzhog image Image Schwartzhog.jpg 250px type Digestif abv 35 proof 70 manufacturer Hardenberg Wilthen AG distributor origin N rten Hardenberg , Germany introduced 2008 discontinued color Dark brown variants related Schwartzhog is a brand name for a Krauter liqueur herb liqueur . ref http www.schwartzhog.com schwartzhog homepage ref Traditionally it is consumed as a digestif liqueur, its ingredients include herbs, fruits and roots such as Artemisia genus wormwood , ginger and Sauwurz also known as hogroot. Sauwurz is a member of the Gentiana family. ref http www.Liberherbarum.com Erik Gotfredsen ref Sauwurz blockquote Gentian comforts the heart and preserves it against faintings and swoonings. Nicholas Culpepper , Complete Herbal 1653 blockquote Sauwurz, or Hogroot also known as Lovage Root ref http herb magic.com lovage.html ref , is a member of the Gentian family and is found across central and southern Europe, at high altitudes. ref The Alps By Nicholas Shoumatoff, Nina Shoumatoff ref Hogroot s inclusion in the original Schwartzhog recipe, would have been for its digestive qualities, for the belief that it strengthened the body s inner systems Citation needed date May 2009 , and for the hope that it may have the same aphrodisiac effects it has on hogs. ref https www.evolved.com home products habitat attractants Itemnumberseven.aspx ref Origin While Sauwurz s digestive properties were recognised by herbalists over 3000 years ago, ref Prescription for Herbal He ... more details
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