The tradition of locally produced fruit brandies goes back hundreds of years in eastern Europe. For years their availability has been restricted but over the past 20 years many of the best are now available for export. The most famous of these products is Slivovitz, which is Croatian for plum brandy. Bram Stoker mentions it in Dracula. Navip is one of Serbia's most prestigious Slivovitz. Eight years of oak aging gives the brandy a golden color and smoother taste. On the palate it tastes of vanilla and almond. As you sip it, notice how the brandy's fiery start mellows leading to a smooth clean finish. The unique taste of Slivovitz comes from the plum seeds. When pressed, the seeds release amygdalin which tastes of almonds. Traditionally, Navip Slivovitz is sipped neat just like a cognac or any other fine brandy.
In a shot glass, pour 1 oz of Navip Slivovitz and ½ an ounce of Alberti Sambuca with a twist of lime.
Slivovitz Cocktail2 oz Navip Slivovitz ½ oz lime juice 1 tsp simple syrup Shake ingredients and pour into a highball glass with ice. Top with club soda.
Yellow Plum Cocktail1 ½ oz Navip Slivovitz ½ oz Lemon juice ½ oz orange juice ¼ oz maraschino liqueur Pour ingredients into a shaker and strain into a cocktail glass.
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