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Nalyvka

sweet fruit liqueur made by steeping berries in spirit and sugar

Ukraine Wine & spirit

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Drawn, not photographed · Updated September 2026

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History

Ukrainian households steep cherries, plums or viburnum in horilka with sugar, opening the jars for holidays and guests.

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What is Nalyvka?

Nalyvka is a wine & spirit from Ukraine: sweet fruit liqueur made by steeping berries in spirit and sugar. Ukrainian households steep cherries, plums or viburnum in horilka with sugar, opening the jars for holidays and guests.

Made with

🍐fruit 🍬sugar

Cooked

distilled

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