Pelinkovac


Pelinkovac is a bitter liqueur based on wormwood , popular in Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, North Macedonia as well as in Slovenia, where it is known as pelinkovec or pelinovec. The alcohol content is 28–35% by volume. It has a very bitter taste, resembling that of Jägermeister.

History

Badel Pelinkovac was the first Croatian drink to be enjoyed in the court of Napoleon III of France.
In January 2017, Badel Pelinkovac started exports to the United States. It took two years for the company to get the permits to export to the USA. The drink was already exported to 30 countries worldwide.

Description

Pelinkovac is a bitter liqueur based on wormwood. The alcohol content is 28–35% by volume. It has a very bitter taste, resembling that of Jägermeister. The drink is popular in Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, as well as in Slovenia, where it is known as pelinkovec or pelinovec.
According to the myth, drinking large amounts of Pelinkovac will cause hallucinations, similar to the traditional absinthe.

Brands

In Croatia:
In Serbia:
In Bosnia-Herzegovina:
Pelinkovac is also produced by a number of small distilleries in Slovenia, Istria and in the city of Trieste and Friuli, Italy.

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