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Beverages
Beverages range from traditional uzvar and kompot to craft cocktails and artisanal lemonades. Ukrainian drink culture blends ancient recipes with modern trends.
Ukrainian drink culture has deep roots reaching back to Kyivan Rus'. Uzvar — a dried fruit beverage — was essential at Christmas Eve dinner, while kompots from seasonal berries were prepared in every household.
Alcoholic traditions feature medovukha (mead), cherry and plum nalivkas, and craft herbal infusions. The modern wave of Ukrainian winemakers and brewers creates world-class products.
The non-alcoholic segment is experiencing a renaissance: artisan lavender and elderflower lemonades, Ukrainian herb kombucha, and craft kvas.
