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National drinks from around the world

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"schnappen," which means "to snap" or "to snatch," referring to the quick, intense flavor of these spirits. Here is a brief history of Austrian/German schnapps:
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In Netherlands, contrary to the more sour Belgian version) and the seasonal Bock beers are more sweet with strong hint of Baley mixed with beer.


Bock beers in the Netherlands are based on their German counterparts but is now a proper all Dutch beerstyle on its own. The Dutch bock beers are mainly red or dark, where the German ones are more varied in colour.
 

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A delicious Austrian chocolate cream liqueur, not dissimilar to a richer and more chocolatey version of Bailey's, Mozart Gold can be sipped over ice, drizzled over ice cream, added to coffee, shaken with ice or mixed in a variety of cocktails (it's great in an Espresso Martini).
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A delicious Austrian chocolate cream liqueur, not dissimilar to a richer and more chocolatey version of Bailey's, Mozart Gold can be sipped over ice, drizzled over ice cream, added to coffee, shaken with ice or mixed in a variety of cocktails (it's great in an Espresso Martini).View attachment 204789
In Sindiapore, the national drink is PAPsi, lol!
 

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Italy - Grappa -

Along with Campari, grape-based grappa is widely considered an unofficial national drink of Italy. Usually drunk before or after a meal, it's produced from pomace, the solid grape remains left after pressing. In order to classify as grappa, the drink must be made in Italy, the Italian part of Switzerland, or in San Marino.
 

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Bali - Arak -

This much-loved Balinese traditional spirit is made from fermented black sticky rice and coconut milk, or distilled coconut palm sap. Traditionally used in religious ceremonies, it's often produced as a home-brew, but best to stick to reputable bottles!
 

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Sinkies' National Drinks. We have a few.

Yeo's Soya Milk and Crysanthemum drinks

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Alcohol

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Our national breakfast cum drink

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Thailand - SangSom -

The Thai firewater of choice is a rum distilled from molasses, aged for five years in charred oak bottles to give it a distinctive flavor. Although it's won international awards, it remains little-known outside Thailand, where 70 million liters are sold each year.
 

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Argentina - Fernet -

Something of an acquired taste, the popular Argentine drink has a bitter, licorice-like flavor, owing to the mix of herbs and spices used to produce it. It's often served as a digestif, although locals like to mix it with coffee or Coca Cola for a caffeine kick.
 

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Russia - Vodka -

Russia's unofficial national drink is an integral part of daily life in the country. The clear, almost flavorless spirit is drunk neat at social gatherings and family celebrations, and is even offered as a cure for colds and sore throats. Russians will typically drink it chilled as a shot, with a small snack to soften the blow.
 

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Hungary - Unicum -

A herbal liqueur aged in oak casts, Hungary's hugely popular drink is made with more than 40 different herbs. Usually enjoyed as a digestif, it was created in 1790, and the exact recipe remains a secret.
 

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Colombia - Aguardiente -

Typically drunk straight, Colombia's hugely-popular aguardiente is a sugarcane-derived spirit with a notable anise flavor. Particularly popular in the Andean regions of the country, it's produced by a number of competing brands.
 

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England - Gin -

Having been introduced to the fun of juniper-flavored spirits by the Dutch and their jenever, the Brits wholeheartedly embraced producing gin. In England, as in most of the UK, it's most commonly consumed with tonic water, but gin cocktails abound, too.
 

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Macedonia - Mastika -

Mastika is “liquor seasoned with mastic (resin from the mastic tree, a small evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean Region).” It is “used as an aperitif, poured over ice and enjoyed with meze,” a selection of small dishes that can be served at any meal, or at the start of a large-scale meal.
 

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Chile - Pisco -

Pisco is widely acknowledged as the national drink of Peru, but Chileans claim the spirit as their own, too. Distilled from muscat grapes in this world-renowned wine country, the aromatic brandy is drunk neat, or in the famous pisco sour cocktail.
 

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Romania - Tuica -

Romania's beloved plum brandy Tuica is traditionally sipped from a shot glass before meals. Made solely from plums, the temperature-sensitive drink is prepared from October through to December, and left to ferment for six to eight weeks before it's ready for bottling.
 

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Latvia - Riga Black Balsam -

Made with botanicals and vodka, Latvia's famous balsam has a bitter-sweet flavor that has been enjoyed since 1752. Its mix of 24 natural ingredients was originally created by a pharmacist, and today it's drunk on the rocks, as a cocktail ingredient, or even added to hot drinks as a winter warmer.
 
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