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Nutritional Values
140kcal
—Protein
12gCarbs
—Fat
—Fibre
50 mlServing
* Per serving · 50 ml. May vary.
Goldwasser
How to order / say it
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Goldwasser — [GOHLD-vah-ser]
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I'd like the Goldwasser, please.
Locally
Poproszę Goldwasser.
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Herbal liqueur with floating gold flakes, originating in Gdansk.
Why try it?
Drinking Goldwasser is like sipping on a piece of history from Gdansk, reaffirming its status as a city where alchemy meets gastronomy.
How it tastes
The liqueur offers a smooth, herbal flavor with hints of anise and peppermint, each sip enhanced by the luxurious presence of gold flakes.
Origin & History — first documented: 1598
Introduced in 1598 during the prospering era of Gdansk, Goldwasser quickly became a symbol of opulence and a souvenir favored by visitors.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🍷 700 ml neutral spirits
- 🌿 50 g herb blend
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🧂 0.5 g gold flakes
Method
- 1 Infuse spirits with herbs for several weeks.
- 2 Strain the mixture and dissolve sugar.
- 3 Add gold flakes and bottle the liqueur.
- 4 Age the liqueur for additional depth.
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