Polish · drink
Żubrówka Bison Grass Vodka with Apple Juice (Szarlotka)
Żubrówka Bison Grass Vodka with Apple Juice (Szarlotka) reads umami 3.8, richness 2.7 and sweetness 2.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish drink, about 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 3.8 · Richness 2.7 · Sweetness 2.4 · Fruity 2.4 · Floral 1.2 · Earthy 1.1 · Sourness 0.8 · Salinity 0.5
What's in it (3)
- 1 1/2 oz Żubrówka bison grass vodka
- 3 oz cold pressed apple juice
- 1 cup ice
Time & effort: about 5 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 30.5 kcal, 2.4 g protein, 1.1 g fat, 2.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour one part chilled Żubrówka over the ice, then top with two parts cold, slightly cloudy apple juice.
- Stir gently once or twice to combine the herbal and fruity notes.
- Serve immediately; the combination is known as 'Tatanka' or 'Szarlotka' (apple pie).
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.