Slivovice Brandy
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About
Slivovice Brandy is a strong fruit brandy made from plums and is a traditional dry mulled wine in the Czech Republic and in Eastern Europe.
Information
Other names: Plum Brandy, Slivovitz
Translations: Slivoviceブランディ, Slivovice براندي, Slivovica Brandy, Slivovice Rakija, Slivovice ברנדי, Сливовице Ракије, Slivovice 브랜디, Slivovice brandy, Slivovice बै्रन्डी, Сливовиця Бренді, Slivovice白兰地, Сливовица Бренди, Slivovice ракия
Physical Description
Though colorless, slivovitz is a brandy or schnapps made from bluish plums.
Colors: Clear, blue
Tasting Notes
Flavors: Bitter
Mouthfeel: Dry, Spicy
Food complements: Prune juice
Beverage complements: Distilled spirits
Substitutes: German quetsch and french mirabelle
Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: In glass bottles from the Czech Republic or Eastern Europe.
Buying: Liqueur stores, may have limited availability in the US.
Procuring: Distilled using plums and sugar.
Preparation and Use
Drink by itself or with prune juice or distilled spirits.
Conserving and Storing
Store in glass bottle in a cool, dark place away from a heat source.