Krambambula (drink) 1767, they are also mentioned in "The Broken Jug" by Heinrich von Kleist. "Krambambuli" is also the title of a story written by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach in 1883 about a dog named after the beverage brand, filmed several times. A strong "krambambulya" made with vodka and beer is mentioned in the 1875 comedy "Wolves and Sheep" by Alexander Ostrovsky. Krambambula (drink) Krambambula is an alcoholic mix drink or cocktail that typically consists of red wine and various kinds of liquor, including gin, vodka, or rum. There are many different recipes. Commercially produced versions may also be available in some areas.
Barley The preparatory "kykeon" or mixed drink of the initiates, prepared from barley and herbs, referred in the Homeric hymn to Demeter, whose name some scholars believe meant "Barley-mother". The practice was to dry the barley groats and roast them before preparing the porridge, according to Pliny the Elder's "Natural History" (xviii.72). This produces malt that soon ferments and becomes slightly alcoholic. Pliny also noted barley was a special food of gladiators known as "hordearii", "barley-eaters". However, by Roman times, he added that wheat had replaced barley as a staple. Tibetan barley has been a staple food in Tibetan cuisine since