UNIQUE DRINKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, HAVE YOU EVER HEARD?

It’s not surprising that various forms of wine, beer, or spirits have come to be considered emblematic of certain countries — but there are also plenty of non-alcoholic beverages that have evolved into the signature drinks of one nation or another.

Let’s take a look to see what unique drinks people around the world are enjoying!

1.     Amaretto Sour – Italy

Amaretto Sour, another classic from Italy, is a cocktail using Amaretto liqueur, lemon juice, sweetener, and fruit to decorate.

Amaretto Sour is one of those cocktails that is hard not to like. It’s sweet and sour, refreshing like sweet hard candy.

2.     French 75 – France

The French 75 is named for the fast-firing 75-millimeter field gun that was utilized by the French during World War One. It is a mix of champagne, gin, fresh lemon juice, and sugar

French 75 is recommended for any occasion where you’re required to be fancy and delicate, this is one classic you will want to rediscover.

A warning for you: Just like the name’s historical, after two or three shots, you might feel you’ve just been shelled by French!

3.     Sake – Japan

Sake, also spelled Saké, is sort of like a rice wine that can take on a variety of flavors depending on how it's made.

Sake is made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran, the starch is converted to sugar and fermented into alcohol.

Sake is a clean-tasting and slightly sweet drink. Unsurprisingly, Sake tastes best when it pairs with its home nation’s cuisine. Warm Sake is the most suitable with sushi, while the cold goes well with sweeter foods.

4.     Sangria – Spain

Sangria, a traditional alcoholic beverage from Spain and Portugal, consists of red wine and fruit, often with other ingredients or spirits, but beyond that the possibilities are endless.

Sangria is a multi-seasonal drink, it can be cooling in the summer and cheesy in the winter.

More than that, it is easy and quick to make, make-ahead friendly for everyone!

5.     Caipirinha – Brazil

Caipirinha, a muddled cocktail, is the national drink of Brazil. It is easy to make with just only three ingredients: Brazil liquor (Or cachaça), limes, and sugar.

Caipirinha is one of the most refreshing cocktails you can mix up, it tastes like a sweet lime juice with a grassy aftertaste. Because of its taste – like a beach vacation, so people usually enjoy this drink to beat the summer heat.

6.     Schnapps – Germany

Schnapps is a variety of very sweet liqueur that can have a variety of flavors. It’s including distilled fruit brandies, herbal liqueurs,... made by adding fruit syrups, artificial flavors, or spices to neutral grain spirits. Because of the wide of flavors, Schnapps have great versatility in cocktails and desserts.

If you want to feel German, keep your schnapps cold and drink them straightly without any further mixing, schnapps is already sweet enough!

7.     Raki – Turkey

Raki is an alcoholic drink made of twice-distilled grapes. It has the licorice-y taste of ouzo and sambuca. As with the Greek and Italian spirits, it is usually mixed with chilled water, where it turns from clear to milky white upon contact, so it’s sometimes referred to as “Lion’s milk” 

In the traditional Turkish way, Raki is best enjoyed with heartfelt conversations. And it’s most often served with seafood or meze.

Here is a collection of unique drinks from around the world. How about your ideas, let’s share them with Cooco!

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