Krambambula (drink)

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Belarusian Krambambula in a Moscow restaurant

Krambambula is a Belarusian alcoholic mix drink or cocktail that typically consists of red wine and various kinds of liquor, including gin, vodka, or rum. There are many different recipes. [1] [2] Commercially produced versions may also be available in some areas.

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Etymology

The name is probably derived from the Old High German word Kranawitu or chranawita ("croaker timber," another name for juniper) and from the Rotwelsch word Blamp (alcoholic drink).

History

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Pod Łososiem (The Salmon) restaurant in Gdańsk

A red-colored cherry liqueur called Krambambuli was formerly produced by a distillery in Danzig (Gdańsk) established by Ambrosius Vermöllen, a Mennonite immigrant from De Lier in Holland, who received Danzig citizenship on 6 July 1598.

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References

  1. "Krambambuli". Kűchengötter. Retrieved October 8, 2012. (in German)
  2. "4 Krambambuli Rezepte". kochbar. Retrieved October 8, 2012. (in German)