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Riga Black Balsam<\/strong> is an iconic Latvian herbal liqueur with a history dating back to 1752, making it one of the oldest alcoholic beverages<\/a> still in production. This dark, intensely bitter balsam<\/a> is made from a secret blend of over 20 natural ingredients including herbs, roots, berries, flowers, and essential oils macerated in rectified spirit, with a final alcohol content of 45% ABV.<\/p>\r\n

Riga Black Balsam is traditionally consumed neat in small amounts as a digestif, mixed into cocktails with blackcurrant juice or cola, or added to coffee and hot chocolate for a warming winter drink. It is also used as a flavoring ingredient in confectionery, cakes, and desserts. The distinctive dark ceramic bottle with an embossed Latvian coat of arms has become a recognizable symbol of Latvian heritage. Sweeter and lower-alcohol variations \u2014 such as Riga Black Balsam Currant and Cherry \u2014 have been introduced for a broader audience.<\/p>\r\n

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