
Spirits and liquors
Spirits, liquors, and others are part of every restaurant, bar, hotel, and other serving places.
Here you will get to know them the easy way!
Spirits


aquavit
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It is a spirit from potatoes.
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Production process: boiling the potatoes in a huge pot, which gives starch infused mass. The mass is blended with malted grains. -> Yeast is added for fermentation. -> After fermentation, it is double-distilled with resulting neutral spirit. -> Flavour elements are added before bottling.
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Some types of aquavit are kept in oak barrels to mature and get kind of special effects and taste. Some even take a boat ride to get that special kick.
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Flavors: anis, fennel seeds, dill, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, bitter oranges.
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Produced in: Norway, Sweden, Danmark, Germany.
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How to enjoy it? As ice-cold shot, before or after a meal.
LIQUEURS


advocaat
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It is a grape brandy mixed with egg yolks and sugar. Rare examples with flavorings of vanilla and fruits.
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Produced in Holland, only the basic flavor is available on the international market.
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How to enjoy it? As an aperitif and digestif. It can be added to coffee or hot chocolate. Serves as a base for egg nog.
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Cocktail: Snowball.
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Warninks is the most famous advocaat brand.
source: "The ultimate encyclopedia of Wine, Beer, Spirits & Liqueurs from Stuart Walton and Brian Glover."