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Goa's Legendary Sussegad Drinks!

Lazing on a Goan beach, devouring spicy seafood while sipping on a King’s Beer is simply holiday goals. Whether it’s alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, Goa has something for everyone. Without further ado, right here are 7 nearby drinks from Goa that you should try on your next trip.

Kokum Juice

Goa gaye aur Kokum juice nahin try kiya? Well, a trip to Goa, Kokum berries are an integral aspect of the Konkan meals culture. These berries have fitness advantages and are additionally part of Ayurvedic medicine.

The best part is that Kokum juice made from these berries is sour, sweet and will leave you refreshed. So do, try a glass of Kokum juice the next time you’re at this ultimate seaside destination. Cheers!

Sol Kadi

Sol Kadi is another famous and evergreen Goan drink. It’s additionally made from Kokum blended with coconut milk. Sol Kadi goes nicely with seafood, as it helps cool down your digestive system after gorging on fiery food. This herbal digestive drink is a great antidote for acidity. It will leave you with a sweet, bitter and spiced taste, and of course you’d definitely want more. Pair Sol Kadi with rice and spicy fish curry, and you can thank us later.

Feni

The Portuguese introduced Goa to Feni in the 16th century. Ever given that then, there was once no searching back. Prepared from coconut palm sap or cashew, the juice is first fermented and then distilled to produce great Goan Feni. This alcohol has a robust odour and aftertaste. And you can effortlessly get inebriated in a few photographs of this nearby drink. Feni in contrast to different drinks won’t leave you with a hangover. Infact, Goans tout it to be a standard treatment for cough, bloodless and flu. Cashew or coconut feni, the desire is yours the subsequent time you choose to get a little tipsy in Goa.

King’s Beer

Beer Lovers! You’d have to agree that there can’t be a better drink in a hot, seashore destination than a chilled bottle of beer. Well, when in Goa, be like the Goans, grasp a bottle of Goa’s favorite King’s Black Label Premium Pilsner.

King’s beer is solely brewed and offered in Goa, so you can’t find this gem somewhere else in India. This crisp and smooth drink goes simply nicely with proper Goan food. It has a smoky malt aroma and a refreshing after taste, in contrast to any beers you’ve ever had before.

Port Wine

The Portuguese first brought Port Wine to Goa, simply like the Feni in the 16th century. This exquisite sweet red wine is generally served as a dessert wine. Known as Vinho do Porto, this wine was once first produced and served in India at Vinicola. The unit set up via Ivo da Costa in 1965 backyard Margao town, produced the first port wine for Goans. You can taste this wine after a hearty meal, and end your meal on a sweet note. Vinicola port wine is accessible in different varieties in Goa, along with dry, sweet and semi-dry.

Urak

Urak has been a well-known Goan drink all the way since the 1700s. It has an exceedingly sweet, fruity style that even attracts non-Feni lovers. This is in fact the first distillate of cashew feni. Urak is primarily enjoyed with lemonade, ice and soda. You can additionally have it with sprite or limca. It has much less alcohol content than Feni. And you can normally get it at some point of summer. Since it has a short shelf life and no synthetic preservatives or flavors, you need to have it quick, on a warm summer day.

Armada

Armada is a spice liqueur made from a centuries oldfamily recipe dating back to the times of Portuguese rule. Prepared from Indian spices, Portuguese fruit and Brazilian sugar, it has a bold and exquisite taste. Goans like the use of Armada to prepare decadent desserts like chocolate brownie, Christmas cake, ice cream and even profiteroles. Infact, you can even find it in some of your Goan cocktails. This handcrafted alcoholic beverage received the Gold Outstanding medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, two years in a row. So, this Goan drink virtually needs to be on your wanted list while you explore the beaches of Baga & Calangute. These are some of the exceptional local drinks from Goa that you have to try the next time you go to this beachy destination. Sit by the beach, sip on these drinks and experience the breezy vibes to the fullest.

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