Soplica Bitter Mint Vodka Liqueur (Gorzka z Miętą) 50cl / 32%
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Soplica Bitter Mint Vodka Liqueur is a Polish herbal liqueur from Soplica, made with spirit, a macerate of unripe oranges and selected herbs from the Białowieża region, then finished with peppermint, at 32% ABV in a 50cl bottle. Its Polish label reads Gorzka z Miętą, and the peppermint adds a cool, fresh edge to the green orange and forest herbs. Think of it as a Polish herbal bitter with peppermint rather than a sweet mint liqueur: the sugar is there to balance, not to dominate. It appeals to drinkers who enjoy Italian amari or a crisp aperitif.
Soplica Bitter Mint tasting notes
- Nose: Cool peppermint arrives first, followed by bitter orange peel and dried meadow herbs.
- Palate: A lightly sweet entry gives way to green orange zest, herbal bitterness and a cooling mint lift through the middle.
- Finish: Clean and minty, with a gentle bitterness that stays on the tongue.
How to drink Soplica Bitter Mint
Keep the bottle in the freezer and pour 25–30 ml into a small chilled glass before dinner, or serve it over ice in a tumbler with a strip of orange peel. Bitter herbs and mint sit well beside classic Polish zakąski: pickled herring, gherkins, cured sausage and rye bread with butter.
Cocktails with Soplica Bitter Mint
Soplica Bitter Mint and tonic is the simplest long serve, and the herbal profile can also replace an amaro in stirred drinks.
- Bitter Mint Tonic: 40 ml Soplica Bitter Mint over plenty of ice in a highball, topped with 120 ml tonic water, with a mint sprig and an orange wedge.
- Białowieża Negroni: 25 ml Soplica Bitter Mint, 25 ml gin and 25 ml sweet vermouth, stirred with ice and strained over a large cube in a rocks glass, with orange peel.
How it compares
Soplica Bitter (Gorzka) shares the same orange-and-herb base and 32% ABV, but it puts orange and herbs in the foreground rather than mint, so it tastes rounder, like a traditional bitter liqueur. Against Soplica Lemon and Mint at 28%, this bottle is far drier and more bitter; the lemon version uses mint for a sweet, citrusy summer style rather than as a herbal accent.
Good to know
The herbs come from the area around Białowieża Forest in eastern Poland, which gives the Soplica bitters their regional character. Soplica Bitter Mint 50cl fits easily in a freezer door, ready for an ice-cold aperitif. Order Soplica Bitter Mint online from Wodka Company for delivery anywhere in the UK.
Po polsku
Soplica Bitter Mint (Gorzka z Miętą) to ziołowy likier na bazie wódki, 32%, w butelce 0,5 l. Bazą jest macerat z niedojrzałych pomarańczy i ziół z regionu Białowieży, do którego dodano miętę pieprzową. W smaku przeważa gorzkawa, zielona skórka pomarańczy, a chłodna mięta odświeża ją w połowie łyku i zostaje na długo w finiszu. Warto podać go prosto z zamrażarki przed posiłkiem albo z tonikiem, plasterkiem pomarańczy i gałązką mięty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Soplica Bitter Mint sweet?
No, Soplica Bitter Mint is only lightly sweet. A touch of sugar softens the first sip, but bitter orange, Białowieża herbs and peppermint lead, so it tastes much drier and fresher than fruity mint liqueurs such as Soplica Lemon and Mint.
What does 'Gorzka z Miętą' mean?
Gorzka z Miętą translates as 'bitter with mint', which describes Soplica Bitter Mint exactly: the Soplica herbal bitter recipe with peppermint added. Gorzka on its own is the Polish name of the original mint-free version, Soplica Bitter.
Where do the herbs in Soplica Bitter Mint come from?
The herbs in Soplica Bitter Mint are a selected blend from the Białowieża region of eastern Poland, home to Białowieża Forest, one of the last primeval lowland forests in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Peppermint is then added to that orange-and-herb base.
