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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 are also be available in some areas.

Etymology

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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.

See also

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References

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