People especially drink it when it's cold outside to get their blood flowing, kind of like Russians with vodka. It's more of a country-side drink, usually people drink it neat, without any mixes added to it. For example, if you add coke to it the taste goes away.Thanks for the replies. So is Palinka or Palinca usually served neat, over the rocks, or in a mix of some kind? Thanks pals.
People especially drink it when it's cold outside to get their blood flowing, kind of like Russians with vodka. It's more of a country-side drink, usually people drink it neat, without any mixes added to it. For example, if you add coke to it the taste goes away.
Yeah, we do have Tuica as well in Romania. It tastes pretty similar to Palinca and it's also made from fermented fruits. It's an autumn drink (that's when it's usually made) and you can mix it with some stuff and the taste will still be strong.Thanks FuZyOn. If I ever make it over to Eastern Europe, I need to give that one a try. Are there other national beverages in the region you enjoy? Thanks!
Yeah, we do have Tuica as well in Romania. It tastes pretty similar to Palinca and it's also made from fermented fruits. It's an autumn drink (that's when it's usually made) and you can mix it with some stuff and the taste will still be strong.
I'm pretty sure it's something traditional here in Romania, but no one stops you from making your own. You need a "device" that takes fruit and makes Tuica or Palinca out of them via boiling, that's how my father does it.Ah, I learned a new one today: Tuica. Just googled it. Looks interesting. I'm not sure if it is available here in US of A though.
It also sounds a little like Sangria, except with Vodka in place of the wine. I love Sangria, even though it has a lot of sugar so I am thinking I would enjoy Palinca as well. I am sure they must have it available in the bigger cities.
That would go along wih the mulled cider theme because that is generally served around the holidays, and in colder weather, and frequently includes various fruits as well. It also has cloves to give it a spicy effect.I drank Palinka while I was working with Hungarians on Malta and they brought to celebrate something. It was around Christmas I think. It is basically a fruit based brandy which is called Rakija in Serbia, where I'm from. I was used to drink Rakija and when I tried their Palinka I felt nothing at all. Like I was drinking some light spirit like Bacardi Breezer, or some light beer made of fruit without sparkling effect. After that I brought my Rakija and they youldn't drink it, it was too strong for them. I liked it because sometimes Rakija is too strong even for me. It was a good change.