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Riga Black Balsam ( Latvian: Rīgas Melnais balzams) is a traditional Latvian balsam often considered to be the national drink of Latvia. [2] According to tradition, only the Head Liquor Master and two of his apprentices know the exact recipe. [3]
Nov 1, 2022 · Riga Black Balsam is a bitter brand with a history of over 260 years, crafted with passion in Riga, Latvia. It has a versatile taste and a variety of flavors, and has won more than 100 awards at international fairs.
Jul 22, 2014 · A travel blogger shares her experience of drinking Black Balsam, a local liquor with herbal ingredients, to cure her bronchitis in Latvia. She describes the taste, the effects, and the culture of this traditional remedy.
Learn about the history, ingredients and craftsmanship of Riga Black Balsam, a 24-ingredient herbal extract with a unique flavour and aroma. Discover how the recipe was lost and restored, and how the clay bottle enhances the taste and quality of the drink.
The original version of Riga Black Balsam herbal bitter is created by a combination of 24 ingredients – herbs, roots, berries, fruit juices, honey, burnt sugar and some very specific ingredients like golden withy, gentian, Peruvian balsamic oil. Exciting and breathtaking experience with versatile taste.
Steel yourself if offered a shot: Black Balsam is bitter and spicy, with a tinge of sweetness. It can be drunk in cocktails or drizzled over ice cream. Latvians add it to their coffee or tea,...
Riga Black Balsam is a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur made with a blend of 24 ingredients, including herbs, roots, berries, and fruit. Crafted in the city of Riga since the 18th century, this unique drink is deeply intertwined with the history and culture of Latvia.
