Underberg Soda
Description
Underberg Soda is a simple long cocktail made by mixing traditional German herbal liqueur Underberg with soda water. It features a complex and profound flavor created by over 40 herbs and spices carefully selected from 43 countries worldwide, with a refreshing sensation that follows its distinctive bitterness being its charm. In Germany, it's enjoyed as a digestif and is said to have digestive benefits. Positioned as a cocktail that expresses the warm human love and tolerance of those born on August 26th, the healing power of herbs symbolizes deep love for people.
Origin
Country of Origin: Germany （1846年）
In 1846, Hubert Underberg began producing herbal liqueur in Rheinberg, Germany. Initially developed as a stomach medicine, it was made using a unique method with precious herbs and spices collected from around the world. Later, the soda mix became popular as a digestif, and the tradition continues today as a family business spanning five generations.
Birth Date Meaning
Gorgeous woman who radiates human love
The warm and embracing personality traits of those born on August 26th are combined with the healing effects of Underberg's herbs, expressing the feminine charm that combines deep love for people with gorgeousness
Famous Quotes
- 'Health is the greatest wealth' - German proverb (often quoted when expressing Underberg's medicinal effects)
Trivia
- Underberg has been continuously produced in Germany for 177 years since 1846, and is still operated as a family business spanning five generations
- In Germany, one million bottles are consumed daily, and it's so common as a stomach medicine that it's called 'Alcoholic Kyabejin (digestive medicine)'
- Made using over 40 herbs and spices carefully selected from 43 countries worldwide, using only natural ingredients that meet over 250 standards
- In German households, there's a traditional folk remedy of giving children Underberg mixed with hot milk when they catch a cold
- Despite being contained in a small 20ml bottle, it has a very high alcohol content of 44%, creating a characteristic gap with its appearance
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Underberg - 20 ml
- Soda Water - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 個
Instructions:
- Fill a tumbler glass with ice
- Pour one bottle of Underberg (20ml)
- Gently stir with a bar spoon or stirrer to blend with ice
- Fill the glass with soda water
- Mix gently
- Optionally garnish with lemon or lime
- Serve immediately