Balsam (drink)

Balsam is a variety of traditional Eastern and Northeastern European herbal, high alcohol content (40-45%) liqueurs originally used for medicinal purposes.[1][2]

Riga Black Balsam

Examples

See also

Bitters – Alcoholic preparation flavored with botanical matter
Flavored liquor – Alcoholic beverage with added flavoring and, in some cases, a small amount of added sugar
Apéritif and digestif – Alcoholic drink normally served before or after a meal
Balsam – Resinous exudate which forms on certain kinds of trees and shrubs

References

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Alcoholic drinks

History and production

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Liquors by ingredients

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Liqueurs and infused distilled drinks by ingredients

Almond

Crème de Noyaux

Anise

Anisado Mallorca

Herbs de Majorca

Beer

Blackthorn shrub

Cherry

Chili peppers

Chocolate

Chocolate liqueur

Cinnamon

Coconut

Coffee

Cream

Egg

Hazelnut

Herbs

Crème de menthe

Honey

Juniper

Mammee apple flower

Orange

Star anise

Sugarcane/molasses

Vanilla

Various fruits

Crème de banane

Crème de cassis

Walnut

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