KRUPNIKAS (Honey Mead)
Krupnikas was invented in 1593 by Benedictine monks who were staying at the Radvilas estate in Nesvyžius (present-day Belarus). For a long time, the liquor was only popular in Lithuania, but in the 19th century it began to be enjoyed in Poland and other countries of the world.
The main ingredients of Krupnikas are natural bee honey and aromatic herbs. Before it is served, Krupnikas is usually stored for quite some time to allow for the blending of flavors into a unique and harmonious combination. This aging process allows the herbs and other densities to settle to the bottom, leaving behind a beautiful golden liquor.
TREJOS DEVYNERIOS (Triple Nines)
At the end of 19th century, Lithuanian pharmacies started producing the original mixture of herbs “Trejos devynerios” (Triple Nines). Documents from that time kept at the Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy show that this mixture of herbs was first produced in Samogitia (Žemaitija), in a pharmacy in Palanga city. The leaflet informed that one pack of herbs should be infused with one bottle of “monopolist (exclusive) vodka” and kept for eight days.
Physicians and pharmacists recommended “Trejos devynerios” for indigestion, diarrhea, migraine attacks, cold, exhaustion, hoarseness, etc.
Source: http://www.999.lt/en/history
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