Herbal Rakia - Manastirska

Manastirska with Herbs is a Bulgarian rakia flavoured with herbs, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700 ml bottle. Its name, which means 'from the monastery', recalls the old Bulgarian tradition of monasteries preparing herbal rakias and tinctures.

Rakia is the national spirit of Bulgaria, a fruit brandy traditionally served at the start of a meal. In this version the clean fruit distillate is enriched by aromatic herbs, which give it a fresh, slightly spicy and pleasantly bitter character.

Serve chilled in small glasses with a shopska salad, pickles and cured meats.