Zivania is a strong alcoholic drink made in Cyprus from wine mixed with fermented pomace. It is used medicinally and as an aperitif, often served with local dishes. The use of its name is protected by law, and it can only be produced in Cyprus.
Zivania is a hard alcoholic drink made in Cyprus. This drink is distilled from wine mixed with fermented pomace. Zivania is often served with food, but is also frequently used medicinally. The use of its name is protected by law, so this drink can only be produced in the country of Cyprus. Similar beverages include schnapps and marc schnapps.
Though it is primarily a drink in the world at large, the locals in Cyprus use this drink as more than just a drink. It is used as a disinfectant and healing solution for wounds, a gargle for sore throats, and as a mouthwash for those suffering from toothaches. In the mountain range surrounding Mount Olympus, it is used as a hot drink during the cold season.
Zivania is an aperitif, a drink served before dinner to whet the diner’s appetite. It is often served with appetizers that start a large meal. Zivania is a common association with local goat and pork dishes such as lountza, a smoked pork loin dish, and tsamarella, a snack made with dried spiced strips of meat, often goat leg meat.
This is a strong drink with a noticeable burn that comes after drinking. It is best consumed with a soft drink on hand to wash away the burning sensation. Some restaurants serve a free shot of drink with dinner. Some who taste zivania find it to have a slight raisin flavor.
Pomace, also called pomace, is the leftover grape mush that results from winemaking. Contains broken fruit and skin with seeds and stems. Typically, zivania is distilled from pomace mixed with a fine, high-quality wine. It can also be distilled from pomace mixed with water and a weaker zivania made with too much water, or from wine alone.
The marketing of the word zivania is protected by the European Union (EU), so technically this drink can only be produced in the mountains of Cyprus. The Republic of Cyprus is an island country close to Greece, Turkey and Egypt. Things from Cyprus are often called Cypriot.
Zivania is made using a process called distillation, which concentrates the alcohol that exists in a blend. In distillation, the mixture is heated in a distillation chamber or machine to the boiling point of alcohol. As the alcohol evaporates at a faster rate than the rest of the mixture, it enters a cooling chamber which condenses it into a concentrated alcoholic liquid.
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