Zoladkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint Vodka Liqueur (Rześka Pigwa z Miętą) 50cl / 30%
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Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint is a light Polish quince vodka liqueur that blends macerated bitter oranges, caramel and spices with natural quince juice and mint, bottled at 30% ABV in a 50cl bottle. The Polish label reads Żołądkowa Gorzka Rześka Pigwa z Miętą, "crisp quince with mint". Quince is a hard, fragrant fruit that Poles have long used for preserves and home-made infusions, and here it turns the classic bitter-sweet style fresher and sharper. It is a quince liqueur for people who like tart fruit and herbs, especially on warm days.
Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint on the nose and palate
- Nose: Tart quince, fresh mint leaves and orange peel.
- Palate: Crisp and tangy, with quince acidity, gentle sweetness and a cooling mint lift.
- Finish: Clean and bright, with a light herbal bitterness.
How to drink Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint
Serve it well chilled in a shot glass, or long over ice with a sprig of mint. The tart quince sits nicely with roast pork, game pâté, a cheese board and apple desserts such as szarlotka. It is a refreshing bottle for summer gatherings and barbecues, and equally good chilled at a family dinner.
Quince and mint cocktails
Quince and mint both work best with something light and sparkling.
- Quince Tonic: pour 50 ml over ice in a highball, add 150 ml tonic water and garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon wedge.
- Quince Spritz: build 40 ml Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint over ice in a wine glass with 80 ml prosecco, 30 ml soda water and a few mint leaves.
How it compares
Quince and Mint is sharper and more acidic than Żołądkowa Gorzka with Mint, where the mint sits on a sweeter herbal base. It is far lighter in style than the oaky Żołądkowa Colonial Cayemites Bay, and fresher than Żołądkowa Gorzka Traditional, though the bitter orange and caramel of the original recipe are still there underneath.
Good to know
Stock Polska produces Żołądkowa Gorzka, and Quince and Mint is one of its fresher flavours. The Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint 50cl bottle is a handy size for a summer table. Wodka Company sends Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint to every corner of the UK.
Po polsku
Żołądkowa Gorzka Rześka Pigwa z Miętą (Quince and Mint) to lekki likier na bazie wódki o mocy 30%, w butelce 0,5 l. Kwaskowata pigwa i chłodząca mięta odświeżają tu klasyczną słodko-gorzką kompozycję z gorzkich pomarańczy, karmelu i przypraw. W ustach jest rześka i kwaskowa, z lekką ziołową goryczką na końcu. Najlepiej podać ją dobrze schłodzoną w kieliszku albo z tonikiem, gałązką mięty i ćwiartką cytryny, na przykład do pieczonej wieprzowiny.
Frequently asked questions
What does Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint taste like?
Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint tastes crisp and tangy: quince brings a tart, aromatic fruitiness somewhere between apple and pear, mint adds a cool lift, and bitter orange with caramel provides a light bitter-sweet base.
What is pigwa in Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint?
Pigwa is Polish for quince, a hard, fragrant fruit that is rarely eaten raw but is prized in Poland for preserves and home-made liqueurs. Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint uses natural quince juice to bring that sharp, perfumed fruit into the recipe.
What cocktail can I make with Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint?
Try a Quince Smash with Żołądkowa Gorzka Quince and Mint: muddle a few mint leaves and two lemon wedges in a tumbler, add 50 ml of the liqueur and crushed ice, then top with 50 ml soda water and stir.
