The best thing to drink in 19 countries around the world

GERMANY: Aperol Spritz — this refreshing drink, which hails from nearby Italy, is made with Aperol and a spritz of prosecco.

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BRAZIL: Caipirinha — Brazil's national cocktail consists of Leblon Cachaça, sugar, and a splash of lime.

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CANADA: Rye and Ginger — a mix of rye whiskey (aka Canadian whiskey) and ginger ale.

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CHILE: Borgoña — also known as the "Chilean sangria," this popular punch is a simple blend of red wine and strawberries.

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CUBA: Mojito — the blend of white rum, mint, lime, and soda water is said to have been born in Havana.

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ENGLAND: Pimm's Cup — the combination of Pimm's No. 1, a British herbal-based liqueur, ginger, mint, and cucumber is a quintessentially English summer drink.

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FRANCE: Kir Royale — the iconic French cocktail is a simple blend of crème de cassis and champagne.

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USA: Margarita — surprisingly, this tequila-based drink is one of the most popular cocktails in America.

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GREECE: Ouzo — Greeks make happy hour happier by drinking their ouzo (a local anise-flavoured aperitif) straight.

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PUERTO RICO: Piña Colada — the tropical blend of pineapple juice, rum, ice, and coconut cream is said to have been invented by a Puerto Rican pirate.

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IRELAND: Hot Toddy — Irish whisky, honey, lemon and a dash of cloves is both a happy hour fave and a cold remedy.

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ITALY: Negroni — a mix of gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and an orange twist is the Italian drink of choice.

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JAPAN: Japanese Cocktail — cognac, orgeat syrup, lime juice, and a few dashes of bitters.

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MEXICO: Paloma — forget margaritas, this white tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice concoction is a local fave.

PERU: Pisco Sour — while its birthplace is sometimes cited as Peru, sometimes as Chile, one thing is for sure: Peruvians love the unique blend of pisco, sugar, lime juice, and an egg white.

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RUSSIA: Moscow Mule — aptly named, the drink is made of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer.

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VENEZUELA: Cuba Libre — light Venezuelan rum mixed with Coke is simple yet beloved.

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SINGAPORE: Singapore Sling — this mix of gin, Cointreau, pineapple, lime, and a dash of grenadine hails from Singapore's famous Raffles Hotel.

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SPAIN: Tinto de verano — a variation of sangria, this drink is made with Spanish red wine, lemon-lime soda, and diced fruit.

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