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.


Social/Political
Traditional Czech and Eastern Europe mulled wine.  It is a traditional drink in Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia. Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia.
History: Home-made throughout many Eastern European countries.  The origins of brandy are clearly tied to the development of distillation. Concentrated alcoholic beverages were known in ancient Greece and Rome and may have a history going back to ancient Babylon. Brandy, as it is known today, first began to appear in the 12th century and became generally popular in the 14th century.