Conversely, some beverages, like pisco sour, are claimed by more than one country—both Peru and Chile, in this case.
This list generally excludes moonshines or illicitly produced alcoholic beverages.
Vodka is a clear alcoholic beverage made most often by distilling the liquid from fermented cereal grains and potatoes.
Kvass is a traditional fermented non-alcoholic beverage commonly made from rye bread and is drunk in many Slavic countries, as well as Latvia and Lithuania.
Kompot is another drink that is traditionally popular throughout this region and made by boiling together different fruit including strawberries, apricots, peaches, apples, and raisins in large volume of water and served hot or cold, depending on tradition and season.
Characteristics of
boba tea
(also known as "bubble tea" or "pearl milk tea") -- the national drink of
Taiwan
-- are the
tapioca balls
that rest at the bottom of the beverage that are drunk with a wide straw.
Caipirinha
is the national drink of
Brazil
and is made from cachaça, lime, and sugar.
Bosnian Coffee accessory manufacturers' small shops in
Baščaršija
- drink is important part of country's culture, and was major part of its economy in the past.
The
espresso
comes from the Italian
esprimere,
which means "to express," and refers to the process by which hot water is forced under pressure through ground coffee.
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