Pelinkovac

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Pelinkovac is a bitter liqueur based on wormwood, popular in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as in Slovenia, where it is known as Pelinkovec. It is sometimes also referred to simply as Pelin.

The alcohol volume is: 28%-35% Vol. It has a very bitter taste, resembling that of Jägermeister. The most famous brands are Gorki List (Bitter Leaf),MaraskaPelinkovac and Badel Pelinkovac. Badel's Pelinkovac is closer to the taste of Jägermeister, has more sugar and less bitter taste, while Gorki List is thicker and has more bitter taste. Maraska's Pelinkovac is very popular in Croatia.Alcohol volume is 28%. Gorki List contains around 26 types of herb essences, while wormwood is the main ingredient. Alcohol volume is 28%vol.

In Bulgaria, pelin (пелин) is a type of wine with up to 34 herbs and some fruits added, including wormwood, St John's wort, apple and quince.[1]

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