This rare beverage, sometimes referred to in English as bread drink, is made from black or rye bread; it even derives its name from the Russian word for 'leaven'. From Russia drinking kvas spread to other countries in Europe and in the Balkan... more

Beer is the national drink of Ukraine. Nowadays, Ukrainian beer also gains popularity outside the country's borders. Apart from the major producers such as Obolon, Chernihivske, Slavutych, Lvivske, Sarmat and Rogan, there are many small family-run... more

Nemiroff is the most popular brand of Ukrainian Vodka, produced in the town of Nemyriv in the area of Vinnytska oblast. The company was founded in 1992 and soon developed into an international concern, exporting its goods to over 50 countries. ... more

Wine production in Ukraine has a long tradition dating back to the 4th century B.C. It originates from the southern Crimea and was further developed in the area of Kiev and Chernihiv by Orthodox monks. Wine-making began to flourish though, under ... more

Horilka, meaning 'burning water', can rliterally burn your throat. It is a traditional Ukrainian vodka, made from grain or potatoes. Home-distilled horilka is called moonshine, or samohon in Ukrainian. It is often flavoured with herbs, spices,... more

Milk is an important element of Ukrainian diet and a crucial ingredient of many typical dishes. This specific baked sour milk, called Ryazhenka is considered to be the Ukrainian national drink. It is similar to kefir and has a characteristic sour... more

Mead is the traditional drink of Old Slavs, whose origins date back to the pre-historic times. It was drunk by the first Slavs to celebrate their pagan God Perun. Mead, in Ukraine known as medovuha, is made from wild honey and remains one of the... more