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What to drink in Hungary

| October 13, 2011 | 3 Comments
What to drink in Hungary

Hungary has a vast array of alcoholic beverages including quality wines and beers, as well as liqueurs and brandies that are made exclusively in the country. Here are a few suggestions of various drinks to try.  Egészségedre! (Cheers!) Pálinka Produced in both Hungary and Transylvania, this traditional brandy is made from various kinds of fruit such [...]

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Unicum

| February 14, 2009 | 0 Comments
Unicum

Known as the national drink of Hungary, Unicum is a herbal flavored liqueur with a subtle bitter sweet taste. History The history of the drink dates back to 1790, when a court physician named József Zwack combined different herbs and roots to create a remedy for Kaiser Joseph II, Emperor of Austria and King of [...]

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