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Grappamiel or Grapamiel is a mixed alcoholic beverage popular in Uruguay containing grappa, spirits obtained from various grains plus honey and water. In agreements with the European Union, the drink is a food protected by geographical indications.[1] The definition is provided by CONSULTA Nº 4.548 of the Uruguay Government.[2]
Preparation[edit]
The process includes distillate of the bagasse and lees of grapes and grains which is then mixed with natural honey, water and sugar. Grappamiel contains between 20% and 25% alcohol by volume. The name come from Italian GRAPPA ( distilled liquor ) and Miele ( honey ) being many Uruguayan of Italian origin.
Serving[edit]
It is enjoyed principally in bars served in a classic 25cl copa. Because it is a strong drink, it is popular with Uruguayan street musicians in the winter, and is traditionally drunk before taking the stage in the summer.[citation needed]
During hot weather, it is customary to take it in a tall 30cl glass with plenty of ice cubes.
In the past two decades, some cocktail bars have mixed the drink with a variety of flavors, for example:
References[edit]
- ^ Angelis, Fabrizio De; Perez, Lourdes Medina; Angelis, Fabrizio De; Perez, Lourdes Medina (September 2020). "Acuerdo de asociación entre la Unión Europea y el MERCOSUR, un análisis de las medidas comerciales establecidas en el sector agroalimentario". Rev. Secr. Trib. Perm. Revis. (in Spanish). 8 (16): 100–116. doi:10.16890/rstpr.a8.n16.p100. ISSN 2304-7887. S2CID 225371115.
- ^ "Caracterización de la grappamiel según la Dirección General Impositiva del Uruguay" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2014-07-09.
- "Letra de Cerca del Mar de Jorge Drexler" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2014-07-09.
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