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

Riga Black Balsam

Examples

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See also

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Бальзамы. Как пить бальзам. Производство, виды, история бальзама" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2018-11-25.