I was reading
Musings Over a Pint, and David came across this list of 100 drinks that Art of Drink believes everyone should try, at least once.
Remember, this is just a list of things you should try, not the "best of the world" list. The list is about contrast and variation of flavour. I’m sure a few scotch addict’s, vodkaphiles and beeroholics will recommend a particular brand, but in most cases, this list is style specific, instead of brand specific. But please feel free to make recommendations.
Anyone is can play along.
Instructions:
1) Copy this list into your blog, with instructions.
2) Bold all the drinks you’ve imbibed.
3) Cross out any items that you won’t touch
4) Post a comment at
Art of Drink and link to your results.
OR
If you don’t have a blog, just count the ones you’ve tried and post the number in the comments section.
I've come in with a weak 37...But I'm only 26 and really only drink beer and water, so I have a ways to go!
List of Drinks You Must Try Before You Expire
1. Manhattan Cocktail2. Kopi Luwak (Weasle Coffee)
3. French / Swiss Absinthe
4. Rootbeer5. Gin Martini6. Sauternes
7. Whole Milk8. Tequila (100% Agave)9. XO Cognac
10. Espresso11. Spring Water (directly from the spring)
12. Gin & Tonic13. Mead
14. Westvleteren 12 (Yellow Cap) Trappist Ale
15. Chateau d’Yquem
16. Budweiser17. Maraschino Liqueur
18. Mojito19. Orgeat
20. Grand Marnier
21. Mai Tai (original)22. Ice Wine (Canadian)
23. Red Bull24. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice25. Bubble Tea
26. Tokaji
27. Chicory
28. Islay Scotch
29. Pusser’s Navy Rum
30. Fernet Branca
31. Fresh Pressed Apple Cider
32. Bourbon33. Australian Shiraz
34. Buckley’s Cough Syrup
35. Orange Bitters
36. Margarita (classic recipe)37. Molasses & Milk
38. Chimay Blue
39. Wine of Pines (Tepache)
40. Green Tea41. Daiginjo Sake
42. Chai Tea
43. Vodka (chilled, straight)44. Coca-Cola45. Zombie (Beachcomber recipe)
46. Barley Wine47. Brewed Choclate (Xocolatl)
48. Pisco Sour
49. Lemonade50. Speyside Single Malt
51. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
52. Champagne (Vintage)53. Rosé (French)
54. Bellini
55. Caipirinha
56. White Zinfandel (Blush)57. Coconut Water
58. Cerveza59. Cafe au Lait
60. Ice Tea61. Pedro Ximenez Sherry
62. Vintage Port
63. Hot Chocolate64. German Riesling
65. Pina Colada66. El Dorado 15 Year Rum
67. Chartreuse
68. Greek Wine
69. Negroni
70. Jägermeister71. Chicha
72. Guiness73. Rhum Agricole
74. Palm Wine
75. Soju
76. Ceylon Tea (High Grown)
77. Belgian Lambic78. Mongolian Airag
79. Doogh, Lassi or Ayran
80. Sugarcane Juice
81. Ramos Gin Fizz82. Singapore Sling
83. Mint Julep84. Old Fashioned
85. Perique
86. Jenever (Holland Gin)
87. Chocolate Milkshake88. Traditional Italian Barolo
89. Pulque
90. Natural Sparkling Water91. Cuban Rum92. Asti Spumante
93. Irish Whiskey94. Château Margaux
95. Two Buck Chuck96. Screech
97. Akvavit
98. Rye Whisky
99. German Weissbier100. Daiquiri (classic)