Piołunówka

Piołunówka (Polish pronunciation: [pʲɔ.wuˈnuf.ka]) is a very bitter alcoholic infusion (Polish: "nalewka") made by macerating wormwood in alcohol. Its name comes from Polish: piołun, lit. 'wormwood'. Piołunówka is considered a cure for problems with digestive tract and is believed to enhance appetite. Therefore, traditionally it is consumed in small amounts.

Piołunówka differs from absinthe in that it is macerated and rarely distilled, whereas absinthe is additionally distilled. It is becoming popular due to the absinthe revival but has been well known before absinthe. Piołunówka is not simply an amateur's version of absinthe but can be perceived as its predecessor. For centuries wormwood-based elixirs have been used as digestive aids and disease preventatives.

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