Kiresa Liquor

A strong alcoholic drink which was popular in Leokolriz.

General Properties

Appearance

The transparent liquor was slightly thicker than water and had a pale pink color.

Taste

It had a sweet, fruity aroma. The alcohol tended to leave a sharp sting in the mouth.

Effects

With about 20% of alcohol it lead to intoxication when consumed in larger quantities.

Preparation

Core Recipe

Ripe kiresa berries were crushed, mixed with about twice the amount water and then left to ferment. Afterwards, the pulp was filtered out and the liquid was destilled to remove part of the water and make it more potent.

Variations

While the kiresa species did not survive the ecological damage of the Final War, a wide range of simular fruit spirits are created and consumed by the Rilsu today.

Cultural Significance

History

The Leokola often drank small amounts of this liquor after big meals, believing that it aided digestion. It was also popular in social gatherings, both for its taste and for its tendency to reduce inhibitions. Finally, some people turned to it for calming their nerves or distracting themselves from problems.

Serving Conventions

Kiresa liquor was served in small, stout glasses.

Type

alcoholic beverage

Ingredients

fermented kiresa berries

Consumed by

Leokola
Rilanga