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Balsam (drink)

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Riga Black Balsam

Balsam is a variety of traditional Eastern and Northeastern European herbal, high alcohol content (40-45%) liqueurs originally used for medicinal purposes.[1]

Examples

See also

  • Bitters – Alcoholic preparation flavored with botanical matter
  • Flavored liquor – Alcoholic beverage with added flavoring and, in most cases, added sugar
  • Apéritif and digestif – Alcoholic drink normally served before or after a meal
  • Balsam – Resinous exudate which forms on certain kinds of trees and shrubs

References