Krupnik Bitter Vodka Liqueur (Gorzka) 50cl / 34%
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Krupnik Bitter Vodka Liqueur is a Polish herbal bitter liqueur that blends traditional herbs and spices into a full-bodied, bittersweet drink, bottled at 34% ABV in a 50cl bottle. The label reads Gorzka, Polish for 'bitter', and this is the original recipe of the three Krupnik bitters as well as the most herbal of them. Caramel sweetness rounds off the bitter roots, so the drink stays balanced rather than harsh. It is aimed at drinkers who like a dry, spiced glass before or after a meal rather than a sweet liqueur.
Tasting Krupnik Bitter
- Nose: Dried herbs, bitter roots, orange peel and a little cinnamon.
- Palate: Full-bodied, with bitter herbs balanced by caramel and warm baking spice.
- Finish: Long, dry and herbal, with a last trace of orange.
The texture is weighty and slightly oily, which carries the spice well.
How to serve Krupnik Bitter
Serve it straight from the freezer or fridge in a small glass, in the Polish manner, with zakąski such as pickled cucumbers, herring in oil or slices of smoked sausage. A single ice cube and a strip of orange peel suit those who prefer it a little softer. It is a fine bottle to open with a hearty winter meal of bigos or roast pork.
Cocktails with Krupnik Bitter
- Krupnik Bitter Negroni: combine 30 ml each of Krupnik Bitter, Krupnik Premium Vodka and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice, stir, strain over a large ice cube and add an orange twist.
- Bitter Orange Highball: pour 40 ml over ice in a tall glass, add 60 ml fresh orange juice and top with 60 ml soda water.
How it compares
Krupnik Bitter Cherry and Krupnik Bitter with Mint both start from this style but are bottled at 30% and lean fruitier or fresher. Choose the original if you want a pronounced bitterness and a fuller body from a herbal liqueur. Krupnik Old Liqueur Honey, by contrast, shows the sweet, honeyed side of the brand at 38%.
Good to know
Bitter herbal vodkas have a long place in Polish drinking culture, where they are usually served cold with food. The Krupnik Bitter 50cl bottle keeps well once opened and makes a good gift for anyone who enjoys amari. Wodka Company stocks Krupnik Bitter in London and ships it to customers throughout the UK.
Po polsku
Krupnik Gorzka (Bitter) to oryginalna receptura z rodziny gorzkich likierów Krupnika: ziołowy likier na bazie wódki o mocy 34%, w butelce 0,5 l. Spośród trzech wersji ma najwięcej ziół i najpełniejsze ciało. Gorzkie korzenie, suszone zioła i skórkę pomarańczy równoważy karmelowa słodycz z cynamonem, a finisz jest długi i wytrawny. Najlepiej podawać ją prosto z zamrażarki lub lodówki, do zakąsek takich jak ogórki kiszone, śledź czy wędzona kiełbasa. Sprawdza się też w drinku w stylu negroni z wódką Krupnik Premium i słodkim wermutem.
Frequently asked questions
What does Krupnik Bitter taste like?
Krupnik Bitter tastes of dried herbs and bitter roots, rounded by caramel sweetness, orange peel and baking spice. Full-bodied with a long, dry herbal finish, Krupnik Bitter is the most bitter of the three Krupnik Gorzka liqueurs.
What food goes with Krupnik Bitter?
Krupnik Bitter suits salty, savoury Polish zakąski such as pickled cucumbers, herring, smoked sausage or rye bread with cold cuts. Served straight from the freezer, its herbal bitterness cuts through fatty and briny flavours.
Can you make a Negroni with Krupnik Bitter?
Yes, Krupnik Bitter can stand in for the Italian bitter in a Negroni. Combine equal measures with Krupnik Premium Vodka and sweet vermouth, stir over ice until cold and finish with a strip of orange peel for a herbal, warmly spiced take on the classic.
