How do they drink Becherovka?

Traveling to the Czech Republic is associated with us with a magical Prague, a wonderful place Karlovy Vary and, of course, Czech beer. But there is another famous and popular product, which is also the hallmark of this wonderful country - the famous herbal tincture "Becherovka", a composition that is very difficult to determine. This drink is a strong liquor, infused into herbs. Many people before they drink "Becherovka" expect from her a soft, light taste. But in fact it is a fairly strong, slightly bitter liqueur, which was initially positioned as a medicine. To try and taste the drink first, you need to know how to drink "Becherovka" correctly. This will be discussed in our article.

But first we will tell you an interesting story of the appearance of the drink. For the first time it became known in Karlovy Vary in 1805. The legend tells that a doctor of English origin, Fröhrig, visited the local pharmacist Josef Becher. On the basis of common interests, men quickly became friends. They together were engaged in mixing of various grasses, extracts, oils. During the stay of Fröhrig, the friends made up a recipe for herbal tinctures. In 1807, Bekher completes it and creates a specific aromatic drink that helps stimulate digestion. Over time, he went on sale as a drop for the stomach called "Carlsbad English biter". And a little later, Josef decided to perpetuate his name. So there was a well-known tincture called "Becherovka". Gradually, the demand for it began to increase, and the secret composition of the drink was passed down from generation to generation. Currently, tincture is called the thirteenth curative source. At one time, this napapitok even struck the Austrian king.

So, how do they drink Becherovka correctly? There is a large number of options for how to use this drink in cocktails, as well as in pure form. In this article, we describe the most popular and well-known methods. The producers themselves advise to use the tincture in its pure form in a cognac drink before dinner, like an aperitif. Or before bedtime during a peaceful conversation. A traditional snack is an orange slice sprinkled with ground cinnamon. True connoisseurs of this drink say that you can fully enjoy the herbaceous aroma and the unique taste of this drink. Use tincture recommended to relieve fatigue after a day's work. The way they drink Becherovka in Slovakia, many people are surprised by the beer. Fifty grams of tincture is cooled in a pile, then they are drunk at a salvo and topped with a quality light beer. For therapeutic purposes, you can add a teaspoon "Becherovka" in tea or coffee. A very popular cocktail with this tincture is "Concrete", which will be easy to make at home. Also worth trying is how to drink "Becherovka" in the southern countries of Europe - with apple or cherry juice.

In addition to the traditional version of the drink, there are others - with different flavors. For example, "Becherovka Cordial" (as there is no special recipe for her drink) has shades of taste of a lime flower. It goes by a fortress of 35%. In "Becherovka" type KV add red wine. The strength of this liqueur is above 40%. "Becherovka Lemond" has a smaller fortress. The drink has a lemon flavor with orange tints.