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Romanian drinks: which ones to try?

What romanian drinks You must try? Romania It is, like the rest of the Eastern European countries, a place where a lot of alcohol. Any visitor to Eastern Europe will be struck by the variety of drinks and low prices. It's not a big deal! a liter of the beer more crappy it can cost you only forty cents euro Also, only half-liter cans exist in this country. Not to mention that the vast majority of beer bottles are plastic. Curious and useful data for those who want to try their great beer variety.

The best Romanian drinks

However, in this article we focus more on stronger ones. Although it is true that the rakia, a popular Balkan drink, does not have much presence, there are others that will surprise you. It's common, at least it used to be, get warm the body with a shot of one of these during a cold day of work in the mountains.

Țuica

Many foreigners forget the name due to the complexity of its pronunciation. For ease of reference, it is written as "tzuica» many times. It is made from plum during the months of October and December. This season takes place just after the time of year when the wine is made. In the case of tzuica, what its producers need is to ferment the plum for six or eight weeks. Taste is distilled with a natural combustion source such as coal or wood. The resulting concoction contains between 45% y 60% of alcohol.

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Bottle of tzuica/Source: @kniaznegus on Twitter

Palinka

Another for the bravest, although with a lower level of alcohol than in the previous one. Within Romanian drinks, it is the most typical and you can easily find it anywhere. It is even common to see her in shop windows dressed in paraphernalia related to Dracula. It is traditional in the region of Transylvania, as in Hungary. Thus, it has a character law due to the old Hungarian elite who ruled these places.

It is prepared with a large amount of fruits. The most common are plum, pear, apricot o peach. Even many bottles keep the fruit inside. However, within romanian Drinks, this has its own PDO and since 2002 it only receives the name if it meets certain requirements. It must be made from fruit from the Carpathian Basin in Hungary and has no artificial additives. It must also be bottled in Hungary. Despite this, Romanians continue to make and enjoy their own brandy.

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Bottles of different kinds of palinka/Source: Pixabay

Socata

Also known as "soc of their" It is the only one that does not have to have alcohol. It all depends on the level of fermentation, since it can be stopped when one sees fit. To make it, you need ferment the flowers oldest of the tree elder in a solution of lemon and sugar or honey. Raisins, lemon slices, and various spices are also added for flavor. It can be prepared in early summer from freshly cut flowers, or throughout the year from dried flowers.

The primary fermentation takes 2 to 4 days in a covered but not airtight container. After this phase; it is filtered and put into smaller bottles It is then refrigerated for consumption, usually within 1 to 2 days as a very light or non-alcoholic school drink. Families often prepare a sandwich at home in batches of ten liters. They are drunk immediately after primary fermentation with family o Friends. Very typical of holidays, birthdays and barbecues.

Conclusion

We invite you to travel to this Eastern European country to enjoy the beauty of its landscapes and the friendliness of its people. If you want to try interesting drinks, do not hesitate to taste the ones already mentioned to form an opinion. However, we are sorry to tell you that the alcohol does not heat. However, we are sure that you will appreciate its gastronomic heritage. You even have different wines to try. You dare?

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