Slavic drinks and infusions – elixirs of health? Get a taste of Slavic culture!

In recent years, more and more people have been looking for natural ways to support their health and well-being. In the age of globalisation, returning to one's roots is becoming extremely popular, and one such trend is traditional Slavic drinks – full of nutritional value and inspired by old recipes, meant not only to strengthen the body but also to bring us closer to nature. Can these elixirs of health revolutionise our eating habits? You'll find the answer in our guide to the flavours of Slavic culture, available at the unique restaurant Wyraj at Browary Warszawskie.

What are Slavic drinks and infusions like?

Cold Slavic drinks and warm infusions combine traditional ingredients known since ancient times with modern methods of preparation. They draw inspiration from the natural resources of forests, fields and meadows, using what has formed the basis of the Slavic diet for centuries. Their secret lies in ingredients such as wild herbs, fruit, forest berries, honey and grains, which were part of everyday life in Slavic homes. 

Drinks of this kind are the quintessence of health – herbal and fruit blends contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that support immunity and boost energy.

The key features of Slavic drinks:

• Natural, chemically unprocessed ingredients that make full use of nature's gifts.
• A wealth of wild herbs and fruit such as mint, rosehip, hawthorn and rowan.
• The use of fermentation – kvass and mead – which gives them a unique taste and health benefits.

Every drink is not only a journey back in time through taste but also a conscious choice of a healthy lifestyle. By choosing these drinks, we not only support our own bodies but also join the increasingly popular eco-friendly trend that focuses on local and seasonal products. Slavic drinks are a ritual of their own that lets you feel close to nature in the very heart of the city.

Slavic cocktails on the menu at Wyraj

If you're looking for a place where tradition meets modernity and want to taste genuine Slavic elixirs of health, Wyraj is the perfect choice. Located in the prestigious Browary Warszawskie, the restaurant offers signature cocktails inspired by the mythology and nature of the ancient Slavs, which will take you into a world of nature and traditional flavours.

On our menu you'll find real gems such as:

• Forest Fairy – a unique combination of wormwood vodka, absinthe, lemon, egg white and bitters that perfectly captures the mysterious atmosphere of Slavic forests (PLN 39).
• Strzybog – a refreshing cocktail combining rosemary gin, white currant, cider and Amol (PLN 42).
• Leszy – Żubrówka with pine-shoot syrup, apple juice, mint and herbal drops – a drink with great depth of flavour (PLN 38).
• Południca – a Polish Cuba Libre with Grochowica Kentucky, kvass and lime – a classic drink with a Slavic twist (PLN 39).
• Mokosz – a sweet, delicate cocktail made with mead, chamomile syrup, apple and pear pulp and cider (PLN 44).
• Rusałka – a combination of Baczewski gin, white Dragma, wild strawberry syrup, lemon, raspberry and strawberry – the essence of summer flavours (PLN 43).
• Chors – Solaris white wine, red Dragma, lemon juice, rose syrup, egg white and soda water make a light, refreshing drink (PLN 44).

Every cocktail at Wyraj is a tribute to Slavic culture and nature, served in a modern way. Thanks to their wealth of flavours and nutritional value, our cocktails not only taste great but are also good for your health. Book a table to experience the magic of these drinks for yourself.

Did you know? What secrets do Slavic cocktails hold?

Did you know that… Slavic cocktails were once considered drinks with magical properties? In ancient times, especially among the Slavs, people believed that wild herbs and fruit had the power to heal not only the body but also the soul. Every drink was made with respect for nature, and its preparation was a ritual meant to bring health and prosperity. 

At Wyraj, although we no longer believe in the magical properties of drinks, we do believe in the power of natural ingredients and their positive effect on our health.

Why try Slavic cocktails?

Cocktails in Warsaw, and especially those at Wyraj, are more than ordinary drinks. They are a way to return to nature and discover the taste of wild, forgotten plants that have strengthened our ancestors' health for centuries. Every cocktail is a story in a glass – a story of people who lived in harmony with nature and took the best it had to offer.

Try Slavic cocktails and feel like an ancient Slav drawing strength from nature at the table. Come to Wyraj, book a table and experience Slavic tradition in a modern form, without leaving the city.