Unicum
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Unicum (pronounced
The texture of the drink is "thick, black, goopy" and so bitter that it is often described as an acquired taste.[3] The drink's name originates from the words of Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, who in 1790, when being given the drink, said (in German) "Das ist ein Unikum!" ("This is unique!").[4][5]
Unicum is regarded as one of the national drinks of Hungary. The production facility offers tours which include a tasting session of the multiple different varieties including Unicum and Unicum Plum. According to the manufacturer, the original Unicum is no longer distributed in the United States, having been replaced by Unicum Next (a sweeter, thinner-bodied drink with a more prominent citrus flavour), re-branded as "
See also
- Zwack liqueur– made from the same recipe (but not bitter)
- National symbols of Hungary
- Kräuterlikör
References
- ^ Zwack website
- ^ Unicum website Archived 2010-02-18 at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ ""Das Ist Ein Unikum!"". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ Alia Akkam (31 December 2018). "Unicum: The extraordinary history of Hungary's national drink". CNN. Retrieved 2021-07-26.