What is the national drink in Hungary?

Unicum
The inky, amber-tinted liquid inside is called Unicum, and with roots that delve back to the late 18th century, it’s one of the most revered national drinks in Hungary. Like that other boozy Hungarian favorite, the fruit brandy pálinka, Unicum is largely savored as an aperitif or a digestif in shot form.

What drinks are popular in Hungary?

Regional drinks Tokaji (strong dessert wine). Bikavér (meaning ‘Bull’s Blood’, a strong red wine). Pálinka (brandy) comes in barack (apricot), szilva (plum) körte (pear) and cseresznye (cherry) flavour. Sör (beer, mostly imported).

What is the most popular alcohol in Hungary?

Pálinka! And you know they really believe it, as apparently the average Hungarian drinks over 70 litres of this glorious spirit each year! So whatever Budapest activities or partying you decide to do, you have to get yourself down to the local bars for a shot of pálinka if you want to do it the truly Hungarian way.

What do you drink in Budapest?

Hungarian Alcohol: What to drinks in Budapest

  • Pálinka. You never say no to pálinka © Sergei F / Flickr.com CC license.
  • Wine. You have to try the legendary Hungrian wine © Daniel Antunes/ Flickr.com CC license.
  • Lager.
  • Craft Beer.
  • Cola Wine.

What alcohol is Budapest famous for?

Törley is perhaps the most famous Hungarian wine, a very refreshing sparkling wine, the ‘champagne of Hungary’ – so if you’re in Budapest for any kind of celebration, you know what to order to party in style.

What does pálinka taste like?

To the gentle palate of a white wine drinker, palinka tastes sort of like a slap in the face — rubbing alcohol with a hint of apricot, plum or whatever fruit it was made out of. Given that it is often half-pure alcohol — or more — it is probably best consumed far from an open flame.

Is pálinka a vodka?

The main difference that sets pálinka apart from other alcoholic beverages like whiskey and vodka is that it’s made not from grain, but from 100% real fruits, and contains no additives other than crystal clear water.

Is pálinka a moonshine?

Pálinka was first produced in the middle of the 18th century and has evolved and come a long way since that time. Because it is considered the “fire water” or “moonshine” of Hungary, home distillers who probably invented the drink, were quickly outlawed.

Are Hungarians alcoholics?

According to a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization, Hungarians are the eighth in the world in terms of per capita alcohol consumption, which means that Hungary belongs the top 3% when it comes to drinking.