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https://kofola.cz/en/ nice babushka, btw
For context: kofola is a czecho/slovakian drink. I'm not european but god damn that looks so good...
It has a very acquired taste: liquorice, anis (main Ouzo ingredient), and some other herbs I'm not sure of. It's sweet, but just the right amount. I like it, but there's many people who dislike the taste. If you have the chance, try it :)
I'm pretty sure it's just about impossible to get your hands on it here (unless you live in turkiye or syria, those are close to europe so should be easier?) but that sounds good honestly. If i ever go to europe i'll 100% try it. Fat chance, but if i ever do. Thanks for describing the taste btw
As far as I know you can only get it in Slovakia and Czech Republic (maaaybe Poland, but not so sure about that one) Source: am from Slovakia, but living in Nordic country now. Edit: I should look for more polish shops..thanks for informing me that Kofola does indeed made it outside EU..I'm proud •́ ‿ ,•̀
You can get it in small European shops in both UK and Canada, but also in one particular large supermarket in Canada
Not that it helps in your specific case, but just saying...
Really?! Thats actually really cool that it made it all the way to Canada! I haven't honestly really looked for it here where I live now, it makes it that more precious to me for when I return for home visit once a year.
That is crazy to see with $ price tag! Thanks for taking time to take the pic!
Looks like it can be ordered on Amazon in the US at least. $43 USD for 12 bottles ($0.21/fl Oz).
Polish grocery stores generally have it in the UK.
Too bad it's not widely available in Polish grocery stores in Poland.
I just brought some from Slovakia, but I would need a resupply, someday.
Ugh. I don't know how anyone likes anise/black licorice flavor... It turns my stomach.
Then again there are people who'd wonder how I don't like it...
That's what makes the world interesting - everyone likes something different :)
Yep!
It really doesn't taste like black licorice
Not a particularly acquired taste either? A lot of people who I know tried it and just liked it right away.
It's a good drink, a bit less sweet with some sourness and maybe a slight herbal taste to it? Very delicious though.
Don't try Dutch drop then 😄
To be honest you got my attention.
By what you described i feel like adding a bit of gentian to it it would make a decent cocktail
Thanks for the recommendation, one more thing to look forward to when I visit Prague in May :)
Nice! Do you like cheese? If so, try to find the fried cheese, it's called "smažák" or "smažený syr" - it's deep fried cheese with fries and mayo - sounds simple, but it's the best unhealthy food you can eat!
I like rather mild cheese like Gouda. That sounds great though, thank you very much - I will definitely try to find it :)
Then my friend you're in luck - cause it's made from Gouda/mild cheese!
Perfekt 🎉🎉
That sounds really good... Wish I could get in the US to try now
Sounds like Moxie, but probably better tasting.
Moxie is significantly sweeter (and more offensive imo). I wish there were options for lightly sweetened sodas elsewhere but Kofola is the only one I know of and it's quite limited in availability outside of Eastern Europe.