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'''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''', (also '''Salmiakkikossu''' for short or generically as '''Salmari''') is a pre-mixed [[vodka]] [[cocktail]] which caused a minor revolution in drinking culture in [[Finland]] during the [[1990s]]. Today, Salmiakkikossu is the number one drink amongst locals and [[tourism|tourists]] in many [[pubs]] and [[nightclubs]] in [[Finland]]. Canonically it consists of [[Koskenkorva|Koskenkorva Viina]] vodka and ground up ''[[Turkish Pepper|Turkinpippuri]]'' brand salty [[liquorice]]. |
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[[File:Lakritzlikoer.jpg|thumb|right|A glass of German ''Lakritzlikör'' liquorice-flavoured liqueur]] |
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'''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''', (also '''Salmiakkikossu''' for short, or '''Salmari''' more colloquially) is a pre-mixed [[liqueur]] popular in Finland. Traditionally, the cocktail consisted of [[Koskenkorva|Koskenkorva Viina]] vodka with [[Salty liquorice|salmiakki]] extract dissolved into it. Sometimes, ground-up ''[[Tyrkisk Peber]]'' is used instead of the extract. |
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Before the 1990s, Finland had a very thin and stratified cocktail culture. A single episode of [[The Simpsons]] changed all that; at [[Flaming Moe's]], [[Homer Simpson]] invents a new cocktail which is a huge hit and earns Moe a fortune. The cocktail consisted of [[cough medicine]] amongst other ingredients. Inspired by this, some Finnish drinking establishments started serving a similar drink made out of ground [[ammonium chloride]] (ie [[salmiakki]] in Finnish) based candy. If it was good enough for Homer, it was okay for the average Finn as well. It became a trendy drink especially amongst the youth of the day. |
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[[Image:Flakpanzer fuel fluid - thinner.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Thin layer of Salmiakki Koskenkorva, showing its characteristic colour]] |
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==The recipe== |
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Salmiakki Koskenkorva is a somewhat viscous black liquid, or a dark grayish brown when of a thinner consistency. Upon closer inspection, very fine particles of [[carbon black]] are visibly [[suspension (chemistry)|suspended]] in the liquid. |
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The canonical [[DIY]] recipe for "Salmari" requires a half [[litre]] bottle of Koskenkorva; two bags of [[Fazer]]'s [[Turkish Pepper]] (a.k.a. ''Tyrkisk Peber'' or ''Turkinpippuri'') and a [[dishwasher]]. |
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One swigs enough of the vodka to make room for stuffing the ground [[hot candy]] into the bottle. The cork is resealed ''tightly '' and the bottle is placed into the top tray of the dishwasher. After the machine has gone through a 60 degree wash and dry programme, the hot bottle is put into a fridge or window-sill to cool off. After it has cooled, it is ready to serve. If one does not have access to a dishwasher, it is possible to put the ground candy and vodka in a [[blender (device)|blender]] and mix it cold instead, or place the crushed candies directly into the vodka bottle and allow it to dissolve naturally over the course of one week. |
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Before the 1990s, Finland had a very thin and stratified cocktail culture. Some Finnish bars started serving a cocktail made out of ground [[ammonium chloride]]-based candy ([[Salmiakki]] in Finnish). It became a trendy drink, especially among young people, and for this reason it still has a reputation as a "[[Alcopop|teenagers' vodka]]". |
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==Tabloid scaremongering== |
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Only anecdotal evidence exists regarding the origin and the recipe of the beverage. The concept of mixing vodka and liquorice probably existed long before the 1990s, since both Koskenkorva Viina and Tyrkisk Peber were around before the alleged invention of the cocktail. On the other hand, Salmiakki Koskenkorva was one of the first pre-mixed cocktails sold in Finland. A well-known anecdote says that singer [[Jari Sillanpää]] invented the drink when he was working as a bartender in the late 1980s. |
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Based on an [[urban legend]] of a mythical teenager who suffered a heart attack as a result of Salmari, tabloids were able to foment a furor strong enough for the [[state monopoly]] alcohol manufacturer and retailer to withdraw the premixed drink from sale throughout the country. They did not destroy their large stock, but merely warehoused it for five years, until the furor died down. Even when Salmiakkikossu was withdrawn, the effect it had on Finnish cocktail culture remained unabated. Salmari had brought cocktails to the masses. |
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The taste of Salmiakki Koskenkorva strongly resembles that of black liquorice and [[cough medicine]]. This is because one of the popular brands of salmiakki used for the drink, [[Apteekin Salmiakki]], is also used in cough medicines. It has the additional effect of increasing [[salivation]]. |
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Although the original rumor of heart attack was bogus, the drink does have some dangerous properties as it is very insidious. The strong flavor of hot candy almost totally masks the presence of ethanol, and the imbiber may not realize he is consuming drink with almost 40% alcohol by volume (80-[[Alcoholic proof|proof]]), leading to possible [[Drunkenness#Excessive_doses|alcohol poisoning]]. |
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==See also== |
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{{portal|Liquor}} |
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* [[Sugarelly]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.scene.org/~melwyn/sucemasaucisse/suce1.html Suce Ma Saucisse] How to make Salmiakkikossu |
* [http://www.scene.org/~melwyn/sucemasaucisse/suce1.html Suce Ma Saucisse] How to make Salmiakkikossu |
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[[Category:Cocktails with vodka]] |
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[[Category:Finnish alcoholic drinks]] |
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[[Category:Cocktails with liquorice]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 8 June 2024
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Salmiakki Koskenkorva, (also Salmiakkikossu for short, or Salmari more colloquially) is a pre-mixed liqueur popular in Finland. Traditionally, the cocktail consisted of Koskenkorva Viina vodka with salmiakki extract dissolved into it. Sometimes, ground-up Tyrkisk Peber is used instead of the extract.
Salmiakki Koskenkorva is a somewhat viscous black liquid, or a dark grayish brown when of a thinner consistency. Upon closer inspection, very fine particles of carbon black are visibly suspended in the liquid.
Before the 1990s, Finland had a very thin and stratified cocktail culture. Some Finnish bars started serving a cocktail made out of ground ammonium chloride-based candy (Salmiakki in Finnish). It became a trendy drink, especially among young people, and for this reason it still has a reputation as a "teenagers' vodka".
Only anecdotal evidence exists regarding the origin and the recipe of the beverage. The concept of mixing vodka and liquorice probably existed long before the 1990s, since both Koskenkorva Viina and Tyrkisk Peber were around before the alleged invention of the cocktail. On the other hand, Salmiakki Koskenkorva was one of the first pre-mixed cocktails sold in Finland. A well-known anecdote says that singer Jari Sillanpää invented the drink when he was working as a bartender in the late 1980s.
The taste of Salmiakki Koskenkorva strongly resembles that of black liquorice and cough medicine. This is because one of the popular brands of salmiakki used for the drink, Apteekin Salmiakki, is also used in cough medicines. It has the additional effect of increasing salivation.
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External links
[edit]- Suce Ma Saucisse How to make Salmiakkikossu