{"product_id":"soplica-bitter-vodka-liqueur-gorzka-50cl-32","title":"Soplica Bitter Vodka Liqueur (Gorzka) 50cl \/ 32%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoplica Bitter Vodka Liqueur is a bittersweet Polish herbal liqueur that blends spirit with a macerate of unripe oranges and a selection of herbs from the Białowieża region, bottled by Soplica at 32% ABV in 50cl.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in Poland simply as \u003cem lang=\"pl\"\u003eGorzka\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning bitter, it sets a sweet opening against a firm herbal backbone. The recipe is designed for serving Soplica Bitter as an aperitif, in a small cold glass before the main course. It also mixes well, standing in for an Italian-style bitter liqueur in long drinks and stirred cocktails, and it suits anyone who prefers dry, grown-up flavours to fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Soplica Bitter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter orange peel, dried herbs and a light hint of baking spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sweet entry turns quickly to a firm bitterness of green orange and forest herbs, medium-bodied and smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry and herbal, with a faint note of citrus pith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve Soplica Bitter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill it to around 4–6°C and serve 30 ml neat in a small glass as a Polish aperitif, or pour it over ice with a slice of orange. The herbal bitterness pairs well with salty and smoky food: rye bread with smoked mackerel, slices of \u003cem lang=\"pl\"\u003ekiełbasa\u003c\/em\u003e, pickled mushrooms and hard cheese. It also works at the end of a long meal, served cool rather than frozen so the herbs come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoplica Bitter cocktails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGorzka Orange Highball:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 ml Soplica Bitter over ice in a tall glass with 50 ml fresh orange juice and 100 ml soda water, garnished with an orange wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolish Boulevardier:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 ml Soplica Bitter, 30 ml rye whiskey and 30 ml sweet vermouth, stirred with ice and strained into a chilled coupe, with a twist of orange peel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitter Grapefruit Tonic:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 ml Soplica Bitter over ice in a balloon glass, topped with 120 ml light tonic water and a pink grapefruit wedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoplica Bitter Mint uses the same orange-and-herb base and the same 32% ABV, but peppermint takes the lead and gives a cooler, fresher finish. Compared with fruit liqueurs such as Soplica Cherry at 26%, Soplica Bitter is much less sweet and is built around bitterness rather than fruit, so it belongs before a meal rather than beside dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Białowieża region in north-eastern Poland lends its name to the herb blend, while green, unripe oranges sharpen the bitterness. Soplica Bitter 50cl is a sensible size for trying a Polish alternative to the usual aperitifs. Wodka Company posts Soplica Bitter throughout the UK from our base in north London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 lang=\"pl\"\u003ePo polsku\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"pl\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoplica Bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e, w Polsce znana po prostu jako Gorzka, to likier ziołowy na bazie wódki (32%, 0,5 l) z maceratem niedojrzałych pomarańczy i ziół z okolic Białowieży. Najpierw czuć słodycz, po której przychodzi zdecydowana gorycz pomarańczowej skórki i leśnych ziół, a finisz jest długi i wytrawny. Dobrze sprawdza się jako aperitif, schłodzona do 4–6°C i podana w małym kieliszku przed obiadem. Można ją też wydłużyć wodą sodową i świeżym sokiem pomarańczowym.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soplica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44943962767522,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8319\/2738\/files\/soplica-bitter-vodka-liqueur-gorzka-wodkacompany.jpg?v=1727444039","url":"https:\/\/wodkacompany.com\/products\/soplica-bitter-vodka-liqueur-gorzka-50cl-32","provider":"Wodka Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}