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has gloss | eng: :Zucca Comm. ex Juss. is a synonym of Momordica. Zucca is Italian for pumpkin. Zucca is a commercial Italian aperitif. Although its name is Zucca, the Italian word for squash, and is featured at Zucca's Bar located in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milano, its base ingredient is Rhubarb, hence its name Rabarbaro Zucca. It is also combined with zest, cardamom seeds and other curative herbs. After 10 days of rest, the drink is filtered and bottled. The liqueur has a delicate and pleasant bittersweet taste and is often mixed with soda water and ice. Zucca is closely related to other traditional Italian aperitifs, such as Campari, Strega, and Cynar, as its relatively light, with a 16% volume in alcohol. |
lexicalization | eng: Zucca |
instance of | c/Italian alcoholic beverages |
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