Riga Black Balsam, a thick, jet-black, 45-proof mixture that tastes downright revolting. It's been produced only in Latvia since 1755. It supposedly cured Catherine the Great of fever when she visited the country. Nobody knows how it�s made because the Latvians refuse to disclose the recipe but if you are sampling it, try it in your tea or coffee first as it is quite strong. Strangely enough it�s also quite an effective hangover cure which is always good to know.

It also won an award for it's packaging a few years ago.

Hope that helps

Adam