Dyngus Day Buffalo & Krupnik Culture

A page dedicated to the tradition of drinking, sharing and celebrating Krupnik! See below on how you can become a charter member of Buffalo’s Klub Krupnik.

What is Krupnik?

Reasons Why Every Polish-American Household Should Own At Least ONE Bottle of Krupnik

1)    A wonderful way to share in an authentic Polish tradition. Bring out a tray of shots served in Polish crystal shot glasses and toast to good health and happiness.... Na zdrowie!

2)    It’s a drink grandma will enjoy. The sweetness of the honey makes it easy on the ladies.

3)    Medicinal purposes – No flimflam sale here. This centuries old remedy works. Just ask the Felician nuns in Buffalo, New York. It has been told to us that the convent always has a few bottles on hand used to tend to the sick Sisters. During WWII, Krupnik was given to Polish Soldiers. Perfect for a sore throat, chest congestion or general malaise... Drink warm or mix with tea. Breathe in and sip. Let the magic of Krupnik do its work.

4)    Krupnik is the perfect drink to sip while shoveling snow or snow blowing. Keep a little in a flask and share with your neighbor while you dig out.

5)    It’s the perfect gift. Always keep an extra bottle on hand to give away.

Make Your Own Krupnik Recipe provided by Sandy Starks

2 Tbs of cold water

2 cups sugar

4 cups boiling water

¼ vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp nutmeg

10 peppercorns

Orange rind

2 cloves

20 allspice berries

1 small cinnamon stick

 1 1/3 cup honey

2 cups vodka

Stir sugar in 2 tbs of water until it is somewhat dissolved, then stir in the boiling water. Add vanilla bean, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, orange rind and allspice. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 5 minutes. Strain the caramel mixture and return to pan. Stir in honey and heat, stirring until the honey has completely dissolved. Bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and gradually stir in vodka. Serve hot or cold.

For most people, Krupnik is enjoyed simply as a shot or on the rocks. If you are looking for more ways to enjoy the unique taste of Krupnik, try one of the following specialty drinks prepared by Buffalo's Krupnik Queen:

Beelicious

2 parts Krupnik

1 part fresh lemon juice

Serve as a shot or on the rocks in a sugar rimmed glass

Honey Sweet Tea

1 part Krupnik

1 1/2 parts sweet tea vodka

2 1/2 parts chilled fresh brewed tea

1/2 part fresh lemon juice

Build Krupnik, sweet tea vodka, chilled fresh brewed tea and lemon over ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

The Kruptini

1 part Krupnik

3/4 part vodka

1 part fresh lemon juice

Serve chilled in martini glass with sugar rim. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Bees' Knees

1/2 part Krupnik

2 parts gin

1/4 part simple syrup

1/2 part fresh grapefruit juice

Combine all ingredients in a bar glass over ice. Shake well and strain.

Golden Zinger

1/2 part Krupnik

1 part lemon (citrus) flavored vodka

Splash of orange juice

Squeeze of fresh lemon

Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon.

The Bee Hive

1 part Krupnik

1 part whiskey

1 part lemon juice

Serve on the rocks.

Honey Dew Me

2 parts Krupnik

1 part melon liqueur

Orange or Pineapple Juice

Serve as a shot. Garnish with an orange twist

Pink Honey (Ladies Favorite)

1 part Krupnik

2 parts vodka

Splash or cranberry juice

Dash of sweet and sour mix.

Serve in a martini glass and garnish with a cranberry.

Butter Be Good

1 part Krupnik

1 part butterscotch schnapps

1 part Irish cream

Pour butterscotch schnapps into a cordial glass. Slowly add Krupnik for a layered effect. Float the Irish cream on top.

Bazooka Joe

1 part Krupnik

1 part orange flavored vodka

Energy drink

Combine Krupnik and orange flavored vodka and fill with an energy drink. Serve on the rocks.

Two Polish bears taking a break under a tree sipping Krupnik…they have been on the Krupnik label for decades…but have gone unnamed. Send us your suggestion to finally give the Krupnik Bears a name... email us at  DyngusDay@aol.com