Our trip to the Czech Republic is associated with magical Prague, the wonderful place of Karlovy Vary and, of course, Czech beer. But there is another well-known and popular product, which is also the hallmark of this wonderful country - the famous Becherovka herbal tincture, a composition that is very difficult to determine in taste. This drink is a strong liquor infused with herbs. Before drinking Becherovka, many people expect a soft, light taste from it. But in fact it is a fairly strong, slightly bitter liquor, which was originally positioned as a medicine. To first try and then love the taste of the drink, 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 about the appearance of the drink. For the first time it became known in Karlovy Vary in 1805. The legend says that a doctor of English origin Frobrig visited the local pharmacist Joseph Becher. On the basis of common interests, men quickly became friends. Together they were mixing different herbs, extracts, oils. During Frobrig's stay, friends made a recipe for herbal tinctures. In 1807, Becher refined it and created a specific aromatic drink that helped stimulate digestion. Over time, it went on sale as a drop for the stomach called Carlsbad English Bitter. And a little later, Joseph decided to immortalize his name. So there was a famous tincture called Becherovka. Gradually, demand for it began to increase, and the secret composition of the drink was passed down from generation to generation. Currently, the tincture is called the thirteenth therapeutic source. At one time, this nano-drink hit even the Austrian king.
So, how to drink Becherovka correctly? There are a large number of options for how to consume this drink in cocktails, as well as in pure form. In this article, we describe the most popular and well-known methods. Manufacturers themselves advise using pure tincture in a cognac glass before dinner, like an aperitif. Or before going to bed during a peaceful conversation. A traditional appetizer is an orange slice sprinkled with ground cinnamon. True connoisseurs of this drink say that you can fully enjoy the grassy aroma and the peculiar taste of this drink. Use tincture is recommended to relieve fatigue after a working day. The way they drink Becherovka in Slovakia will surprise many with beer. Fifty grams of tincture is cooled in a pile, then it is drunk in one gulp and washed down with high-quality light beer. For medicinal purposes, you can add a teaspoon of Becherovka to tea or coffee. A very popular cocktail with this tincture is “Concrete”, which will be easy to make at home. It is also worth trying 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 taste notes. For example, Becherovka Cordial (there is no special recipe for drinking it) has shades of taste of a linden flower. She goes with a fortress of 35%. Red wine is added to the Becherovka type KV. The strength of this liquor is above 40%. "Becherovka Lemond" has a lower strength. The drink has a lemon flavor with hints of orange.