There are many things in this world that we do not eat or drink. And for good reason.
Here is my selection of beverages from virtually every corner of the world.
It is a must to taste.
Try all the country's taste. So there you go!
1. Kachak (Cachaca) - Brazil
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2. Whiskey - Scotland
Scotch whiskey is always written without a capital letter "e" (whisky, not whiskEy), in contrast to the Canadian or Japanese. Most other countries, such as USA, Australia, Ireland called her drink whiskey. There are many theories why it happened, but there is no generally accepted. Another distinctive feature of Scotch whiskey that it is aged in oak barrels for at least three years.
3. Bourbon - United States
Bourbon is made from corn, and its distinctive flavor it acquires through aging in barrels. America declared the national drink of bourbon in 1964.
4. Maotai - China
Maotai, or Mutai, is quite expensive, and it tastes very strong. It is believed that it is flavored with soy sauce, because after its use in the mouth is clean, soft and sweet taste of soy sauce.
5. Tequila - Mexico
There is a popular myth about the insect larvae in a bottle of tequila. In fact, only a special kind of tequila, which is written on the bottle "con gusano" or "with worm", contains the insect larvae that live in agave - the plant from which tequila is made. But in reality, if on a sheet of agave live larvae, it is not the best quality.
6. Mojito - Cuba
Mojito made of rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water and mint. This refreshing cocktail that is increasingly popular around the world, the most famous cocktail of rum, and even had a drink of Ernest Hemingway.
7. Guinness - Ireland
It is cooked in Dublin. Studies have shown that Guinness is good for the heart. Scientists have discovered that the antioxidant components of Guinness, as well as some fruits and vegetables are beneficial to health, as they reduce the risk of increased cholesterol in the body.
8. Becherovka - Czech Republic
"It tastes like Christmas," - so say becherovke those it is trying for the first time. Its taste - a combination of anise, cinnamon and various herbs.
9. Nihonshu (Sake) - Japan
Although this drink is better known as sake, as a rule, short of sake in Japan is any alcoholic beverage. Nihonshu - a fermented rice, sometimes it is even called rice wine can be served hot or cold. This drink is considered to be the first alcoholic drink in the world.
10. Mama Juana - Dominican Republic
Mama Juana - a rum, red wine, honey, tree bark and herbs in a bottle. It is said that this drink is very good for health, it can be cured as influenza, and something more serious, such as improved digestion, blood circulation, the liver and kidneys.
11. Schnapps - Austria
The word schnapps is derived from the German word, which means "to swallow." In Germany and Austria schnapps is any strong alcoholic beverage, but also believed that it must have a fruity taste.
12. Slivovitz - Serbia
Plum brandy - the national drink of Serbia, and the drain - the national fruit. Plums, and their products are very important for Serbia and are part of their tradition. According to legend, the best place to build a house where the growing plum tree.
13. Crayfish - Turkey
Cancers - drink with anise flavor, usually drink it in pure form or with ice, adding a little water. It is made by double-distilled grape pomace.
14. Sangria - Spain
The name of this wine is taken from the Spanish word "sangre", that means "blood" for its intense red color. Sangria is made of sliced fruits: apples, oranges, lemons and berries, mixed with red wine, even though sometimes it is made, and white. Fruits make wine sweeter, and absorb it. Sometimes sangria add juice, sugar, honey and brandy for imparting a sweet taste.
15. Mare's milk - Mongolia
Koumiss unique as an alcoholic beverage made by the fermentation of dairy products, instead of fruits or grains. Mare's milk is usually made from mare's milk, but now it is not much, so the course is and cow.
16. Arak - Jordan
In Arabic arak is sweet. It is made from grapes that grows in the Mediterranean. Grapes are crushed and placed in barrels with juice for three weeks for fermentation. The final product is a milky-white color, and is very similar to the Turkish raki or Greek ouzo.
17. Grappa - Italy
Grappa - a brandy made from aromatic grapes. This is a strong drink, from 40 to 60 rpm, so it is served in small wine glasses. One of several ways to test the quality Grappa - grind a small amount of beverage between the wrists and smell. If you smell nice - a drink of good quality.
18. Ouzo - Greece
Ouzo - a Greek exclusive. Transparent and shiny with the scent of licorice drink is an integral part of many cocktails. But do not get involved in them, because it is quite strong and has a lot of sugar. Do not forget to say a toast, when you drink ouzo: "Stin uyeia sou", which means "health!".
19. Arak - Bali
Do not confuse this with the drink of arrack from Jordan. In Bali, it is made by fermenting the juice of the coconut palm or a coconut milk and black glutinous rice. He's very cheap, and it is usually sold in plastic bags. Around this drink was a lot of hype, when several people died of methanol poisoning, but that that party was untested.
20. Sang Som - Thailand
Thai rum from sugar cane will dump you off your feet. While about it, few have heard outside of Thailand, this drink has won gold medals at competitions in Madrid and Dusseldorf.
21. Jean - England
Gin is produced from juniper berries, it is loved around the world for its diversity of taste, such as a martini. After martini, gin second most popular ingredient of classic cocktails.
22. Rum - Jamaica
It is produced in the distillation vessels, and its color varies from dark to light. It is mixed more often than drinking per se.
23. Koskenkorva - Finland
This drink is made of 200 steps. But as a result of high-alcohol obtained is diluted with spring water and sugar. Koskenkorva - a Finnish vodka, as it is called kossu.
24. Port - Portugal
Port wine - sweet red wine, usually a dessert. It is made from grapes from the Douro Valley networking in northern Portugal.
25. Jenever (Belgium)
This is a strong drink with a flavor of juniper. There are two kinds of Jenever: "oude" (old) and "jonge" (young). Young Jenever tastes like vodka with a slight scent of juniper and sweet wine, while the old Jenever more fragrant with malt flavor, thanks to the fact that was born in a tree.
26. Unicum (Hungary)
Unicum is fed to the end of the meal. This liquor is aged in oak container, it includes about 40 different herbs. Traditional the only one not sold in some countries, but it more sweet version can be found under the name "zwack."
27. Pastis (France)
Pastis - a liqueur with the aroma of anise. It is served as an aperitif. Tastes like raki or ouzo.
28. Gorilka (Ukraine)
Ukrainian vodka is usually driven from wheat, but there are different kinds of it, many of which are produced in the home.
29. Akevitt (Norway)
Akevitt, which means "water of life", made from potatoes with herbs and spices. The most popular of them - cumin, also use anise, cinnamon, dill and fennel. The color of the drink can be from dark brown to light brown, depending on the exposure time.
30. Riga Black Balsam (Latvia)
Balm - a herbal drink. It is produced by infusion of vodka with herbs. This drink is quite strong with a bitter-sweet taste.
31. Wang Tallinn (Estonia)
This liqueur based on rum has a very rich taste. Its taste is described as sweet, reminiscent Jamaican rum, with the addition of spices such as citrus oil, cinnamon and vanilla. It is drunk pure or added to coffee, this gives something like Irish coffee.
32. Aquavit (Denmark)
Aquavit, as it is called «snaps» Denmark, has a distinct taste of caraway. The most famous of his species may be mentioned Ålborg, named after the small town on the northern coast of Denmark.
33. Rakia (Croatia)
Rakija - a popular drink in the Balkans. It is produced from various raw materials: plums, grapes, apricots, peaches, mulberries, apples, pears and cherries. However, it is in Croatia it is usually made from grapes, and that grape brandy is the national drink status of Croatia.
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