What is "hrenovuha"

Hrenovuha is a type of strong alcoholic vodka, common in Ukraine and Russia. It has a bitter taste, being made from root horseradish, often with different spices, such as pepper peas and garlic. Hrenovuha can easily prepared at home.

This practice is an ancient tradition. Peter I at the beginning of the 18th century issued a decree that every farmstead must produce vodka.

The word "hrenovuha" refers to the common parlance and is not recorded in dictionaries. Nevertheless, horseradish alcohol is served under this name in many restaurants. The Moscow Plant " KIN " produces this beverage.