Žinčica

Žinčica is a Slovak dairy beverage made from sheep's milk. It is a sweet and sour drink produced from whey that is typically a byproduct of making bryndza cheese. Žinčica has a long tradition, but until the mid-20th century, it was mostly prepared and enjoyed by shepherds in the mountainous regions, where it is still traditionally served in a traditional wooden cup known as črpák.

It is also enjoyed in the Czech Republic, where it is called žinčice, and Poland, where it goes under the name żętyca. Nowadays, žinčica is also commercially produced, but only the varieties labeled as Žinčica salašnícka are made following traditional recipes and techniques.