A List Of The World’s National Drinks

Alcohol is alcohol, and even though there are some people who run away from it, the truth is that globally alcohol will continue to be consumed as the Earth is spinning around. And with it – the human heads will still spin, because alcohol offers us a kind of vacation from our own sober “Us”. So, our knowledge of different countries consists not only of their history, buildings and religion, but also about their traditional alcohol beverages.

Here are some of the most famous national drinks worldwide, check out our list, and if you’re feeling a little adventurous, try out some of these drinks for yourself!

1. Sodzhu (Korea)

The taste of sodzhu reminds you of vodka, but it’s a little softer. According to some statistics from 2006, an average Korean man who’s older than 20 drinks about ninety bottles of sodzhu every year.

2. Kachaka (Brazil)

Kachaka is the so-called “Brazilian rum” that has been existing for more than four centuries and has gotten more than two thousand names, which are even collected in a book. The most famous names of this national drink are: “the breath of the tiger”, “holy water”, “ founder of the heart”, and many other.

3. Whisky (Scotland)

Scotch whisky, unlike some other types of whiskey in England is written without the “e” in its name. Whisky, not whiskey. There are many versions that are truing to find the reason why this drink has gotten its name, but there is not an official one. Another distinctive feature of this drink is that it is put in special oak barrels and kept there for at least three years.

4. Bourbon (United States of America)

Bourbon is produced from corn, and acquires it distinctive flavour by ageing in special barrels. USA declared the national drink of bourbon in 1964.

5. Caesar (Canada)

This is a cocktail with an Italian origin, and it’s made from vodka, clamaoto (this is a drink of spiced tomato juice), celery and lime.

6. Maotai (China)

Maotai is one of the most expensive Chinese drinks with an equally strong flavour, which is close to the flavour of soy sauce. When it touches your palate, it leaves a clean, soft and sweet soy sauce.

7. Mojito (Cuba)

Mojito is made from rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water and mint. This refreshing cocktail is the most popular run drink and is the favourite one of many celebrities, including even Ernest Hemingway.

8. Becherovka (Czech Republic)

“It tastes like Christmas” – or so people, who have tasted it at least once. The drink is made from aniseed, cinnamon and other herbs.

9. Nihonshu (Japan)

Although this drink is more commonly known as “sake” around the world, the truth is that in Japan they call “sake” to all alcoholic drinks. Nihonshu is made from fermented rice, and that is the reason it is often called “rice wine”. Nihonshu is considered to be one of the first alcoholic beverages in the world.

10. Mamahuana (Dominican Republic)

Mamahuana is a mixture of rum, honey, red wine, herbs and tree bark in a bottle. Dominicans often say that this drink is beneficial to people’s health, because it heals not only flu, but also more serious diseases. It improves blood circulation, the work of your lungs and your digestive system.

11. Brenivin (Iceland)

This is the Icelandic version of gin, which is also know as the “Black Death”. In translation the word means “hot wine”. It aroma bouquet is composed of cumin and the Angelica herb. This is the most popular drink in Iceland.

12. Sangria (Spain)

The name of its drink comes from the Spanish word for blood and is inspired by the deep red color of the drink itself. Sangria is made from some sliced fruit – apples, lemons, oranges, etc. mixed with some red wine. Sometimes, instead of red wine it is used some white wine instead is added some honey, sugar and brandy.

Jack Sheamus is a college student who knows a thing or two about drinks. He currently works at http://www.cleantoperfection.co.uk/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-sw13-barnes/ and really likes his job.