Polish cocktails

convexThreads: 46 Posts: 7,185 Joined: Nov 25, 09	Dec 21, 09, 13:39 / #
Know of any Polish cocktails? Szarlotka is about the only one that I know of. 1:3 zubrowka and apple juice. Anyone have more?

Dec 21, 09, 15:43 / #

How about this one--this one will give you a buzz !!!!!!

Likier Zurawinka - only takes two days to prepare and it's ready to drink. This is perfect for an edible gifts basket and makes a nice toasting medium on Christmas or any holiday.

Makes 1 quart of Polish Cranberry Cordial
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
•1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
•1 cup raspberries, washed and sliced in half
•1 cup sugar
•1 cup cranberry juice
•3 cups (100-proof) vodka
Preparation:
1.In a medium bowl, place sliced fruits and sugar. Mix, cover with plastic wrap and let sit on a counter for 24 hours.

2.Drain berries, reserving juices. (Berries may be used to garnish pound cake or ice cream, but must be refrigerated and used within one day.)

3.Mix reserved juices with cranberry juice and pour into a quart bottle. Add 3 cups vodka or until it comes nearly to the top of the bottle. Seal and shake well. Let stand 24 hours.

4.Strain through a coffee filter and transfer to a decanter. Store at room temperature. No aging is required. The cordial is ready to drink Na zdrowie !!!!!

convexThreads: 46 Posts: 7,185 Joined: Nov 25, 09	Dec 21, 09, 21:58 / #
that's looking like a winner

beckskiThreads: 19 Posts: 2,148 Joined: May 15, 07 MEMBER	Dec 21, 09, 22:06 / #
convex: that's looking like a winner I agree, it sounds like a fantastic cocktail for the holiday season. A sincere thanks PF, for putting up with me FIVE terrific years, muah!

Dec 26, 09, 18:50 / #

If you like that one,You may enjoy this "Polish Martini"

Ingredients
1 1/2 measures of Zubrowka vodka
1 1/2 measures of Krupnik liqueur
2 measures of Apple Juice
Garnish
Glass
cocktail glass

1.Take Zubrowka and Krupnik from the freezer
2.Shake with crushed ice and strain the ingredients.
3.Serve in an ice-cold 5oz Martini glass, no garnish.

A Polish Martini tastes of honey due to the addition of Krupnik which is a honey-based liqueur---------Enjoy

kithThreads: 2 Posts: 89 Joined: Dec 28, 09	Dec 28, 09, 01:33 / #
Krupnik - vodka, honey & spices such as cloves, served hot.

Edited by: polkamaniac Dec 31, 09, 19:39 / #

Here is another one you may enjoy:

Polish Yuletide Punch

1 - 750 ml Sobieski Polish Vodka
4 cups Chai tea (sweetened according to taste)
4 cups Clear Apple Juice
2 whole orange cut in slices
2 whole red apple cut in slices
optional- 1-2 teaspoon Orange Bitters

Mix all ingredients in large bowl and garnish with seasonal fruit slices