Tag: drinking in ukraine
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Ukrainian Horilka Part 2: The Contenders
After reading through the procedures and protocols for serving, enjoying and understanding where horilka came from, I now present to you my research on the Ukrainian cultural drink, horilka, more commonly known as vodka. Forgive me for not writing down what these horilkas were made of. Some of them are made with honey and pepper,…
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Ukrainian Horilka Part 1: History, Procedures and Protocols
Horilka: a fermented liquor made from wheat, potatoes, honey and sometimes shoe laces (at least it seems like it.) It’s no secret, I enjoy a good drink or two, much to everybody’s dismay. One friend even told me, “Steve, when you drink you don’t need condoms cause you ain’t getting laid anyway.” Whatever that means.…