Users' questions

What does Becherovka taste like?

What does Becherovka taste like?

“It tastes like Christmas—baking spices, like cinnamon, citrus and ginger,” says Ashley Mac, bar manager of Nihao in Baltimore. Bohm agrees that Becherovka features flavors that Americans associate with the holidays, like clove and cinnamon, but notes that people in the Czech Republic drink it all year.

Is Becherovka a vodka?

Becherovka 38% Josef Vitus Becher was a Czech herborist of the 18th century in the town of Karlovy Vary. He created his own recipe of a flavored vodka which is a warm maceration of more than 20 plants and spices. This product is made for spirits connoisseurs who like herbal profiles.

What is Becherovka good for?

Becherovka is usually consumed cold and is sometimes mixed with other liquids, most commonly tonic water. It is sometimes used for medicinal purposes. Some argue that it is effective at easing pain or relieving nausea.

What is similar to Becherovka?

Fernet. This bitter liqueur is often compared to Jägermeister, as it has a similarly herbal flavor. Like Becherovka, it is usually consumed straight up in a shot, but can also be mixed with tonic water and served over ice (this is called a Bavorák).

How do you drink Becherovka?

Pour Becherovka into a glass filled with ice and top up with a tonic. Mix it with a spoon or a straw and add lemon slices. Don’t be afraid of adding any citrus fruit, herbs, or spices into your Beton.

How much alcohol is in Becherovka?

The brand is owned by Pernod Ricard. It is made from a secret recipe based on more than twenty types of herbs and spices. Becherovka is often described as having a gingery or cinnamon flavor. Its alcohol content is 38% ABV (76 proof), and it is usually served chilled.

What is Becherovka made from?

The brand is owned by Pernod Ricard. It is made from a secret recipe based on more than twenty types of herbs and spices. Becherovka is often described as having a gingery or cinnamon flavor. Its alcohol content is 38% ABV (76 proof), and it is usually served chilled….Becherovka.

Type Bitters
Website www.becherovka.com

What do Czechs like to drink?

Beers. The Czech most popular drink is of course beer. Czech people are proud of their beer and drink it with great pleasure not only in pubs, beer halls or restaurants but also at home. Drinking and purchasing alcohol is allowed from the age of 18, and is permitted also in public places such as streets, trains, etc.

How do you make a Beton drink?

Beton Cocktail

  1. Instructions. Fill a Collins glass with ice, pour Becherovka over ice, squeeze in lemon wedge, and top off with tonic.
  2. Garnish. Lime wedge.
  3. More about this drink. The drink’s name is a mashup of the two ingredients, but also a word that translates to “cement” in Czech.

How strong is Becherovka?

Why is Czech beer so good?

By definition, it may define what the good pils is all about. Czechs are by far the most vigorous drinkers of beer per capita in the world, as the funny Beer Nation video above shows. One reason is that beer is extremely cheap here – often cheaper than drink water.