A distinctive liqueur from Croatia, made from unripe green walnuts. Aromas of spices and citrus sit alongside bitter walnut notes in a supple, rich liqueur that is often enjoyed after dinner. Served chilled on its own as an aperitif or digestif or mixed as an ingredient in cocktails. Makes an interesting substitution for cocktails calling for sweet vermouth.
Walnut liqueur is known in the Croatian part of Adriatic Coast since ancient times originally consumed for health benefits, as a remedy for stomach, liver and blood. Green walnuts bring this liqueur a rich, slightly tart and mild taste with a exotic flavors. A traditional recipe and walnuts from local Croatian farmers have the best taste and aroma, which is the reason why this premium liquor is so unique. The production process starts with the harvest of selected green walnuts from the area of the Dalmatian coast (south Croatia/ Adriatic coast). A walnut maceration is made by mixing green walnuts with ethyl alcohol that is then left in a stainless steel tanks for a duration of time to age it. It is then filtered and mixed with water, sugar and ethyl alcohol. No artificial coloring or flavorings are used in the product. Kosher. It is the best served well-chilled, pure with ice as an aperitif or digestive.
Located on the Adriatic coast in Zadar, Croatia, Maraska is a producer of traditional Spirits and Liqueurs from the area. Maraska gets its name from the consolidation of Croatian liqueur producers in 1946 and holds the original recipes for the famous liqueurs and spirits it produces to this day including its Maraschino liqueur produced from the marasca cherry.
