Nalewka

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Nalewka (IPA: ) is a traditional Polish category of alcoholic beverage. Similar to medicinal tinctures, it is usually 40 to 45% strong (though some could be as strong as 75%), and is made by maceration of various ingredients in alcohol, usually vodka or spirit. Among the ingredients often used are fruits, herbs, spice, sugar or molasses. The name nalewka is currently being registered for national appellation within the European Union. Contrary to ordinary liqueurs, nalewkas are usually aged.