Patrick (Paddy) Moore Every nation has its own national spirit: Greeks prefer ouzo, Scots prefer Whisky, in Mexico people prefer tequila and in Hungary people drink Pálinka.
Pálinka is a national drink of Hungary but recently it has gained popularity all around the world.
The reason why many people love palinka is simple: it is a unique, strong and fruity spirit.
According to a blog at Szicsek Palinka as the drink became more widely known, it acquired new and funny nicknames like Mother’s milk, Witch’s fart, Little Fury, Fence rending, Neck oil, Monkey’s milk and Eye-water. Some of the most well-known Pálinkas are made from plum, pear, apple, cherry and apricot fruit.
The alcohol percentage is between 35 % and 50 % but there are palinkas that are stronger than 50 %.
Pálinka has a significant, aromatic fragrance and fruity taste that most people drink neat but interestingly, Pálinka can be perfectly combined with other drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike – to make delicious cocktails as well.
The tastiest kinds of Pálinka are said to be made in the Carpathian Basin, as there the drinks are made of fruit, and therefore are uniquely luscious.
The climate of the Great Hungarian Plains is exceptionally suitable for fruit production, especially apricots, plums, cherries, strawberries and pears. Good homemade pálinka is so strong that it actually kills bacteria.
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The COCKTAIL
This is a fruity, citrusy, sweet-tart cocktail that tastes like fresh pears. It’s a lovely and elegant drink for fall happy hours and gatherings. I like using Palinka but you can use almost any other Pear Brandy.
