Around the Globe in 20 Cocktails

Take your taste buds on a journey around the globe. Discover tropical tangs, floral elegance, and forest-forward notes in 20 cocktails spanning Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East. 

From Thailand’s Lemongrass Tamarind Collins to France’s Lavender Cognac Fizz and Canada’s Cedar Gin Sour, every sip tells a story of place, tradition, and craftsmanship.

Asia: Exotic Cocktails Inspired by Local Flavors

🇯🇵 Japan – Yuzu Gin Fizz - An elegant drink that celebrates Japan’s prized citrus fruit, yuzu, known for its fragrant, almost ethereal aroma.

• What's in it: Japanese craft gin, fresh yuzu juice, a whisper of honey, and sparkling water for a silky finish.
  
  
• Why try it: It showcases Japan’s talent for subtlety; it's crisp, aromatic, and balanced with the precision that defines Japanese mixology.
  
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🇮🇳 India – Urrak Mango Smash - A bright summer cocktail built around urrak, Goa's beloved cashew fruit spirit.

• What's in it: Fresh Goan urrak, ripe mango pulp, lime, a touch of chili salt, and crushed ice for a beach-side freshness.
  
  
• Why try it: Urrak has a soft, almost floral fruitiness you won’t find anywhere else in the world. This drink is Goa in a glass.
  
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🇹🇭 Thailand – Lemongrass Tamarind Collins - A tropical reimagining of the classic Collins built around Thai herbs and tangy tamarind.

• What's in it: Lemongrass-infused Thai gin, tamarind syrup, lime juice, and soda water, often served with a fragrant kaffir-lime garnish.
  
  
• Why try it: It captures Thailand’s sweet-tart-herbal flavor palette while staying crisp and refreshing—perfect for warm evenings.
  
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Europe: Elegant Cocktails from Iconic Destinations

🇫🇷 France – Lavender Cognac Fizz - A Provençal garden meets French refinement in this floral, bubbly cocktail.

• What's in it: Small-batch cognac, lavender syrup from Provence, lemon, and sparkling water.
  
  
• Why try it: It's the kind of drink that feels like a summer afternoon in the South of France, elegant, aromatic and uniquely French.
  
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🇪🇸 Spain – Basque Txakoli Spritz - A fizzy, refreshing spritz built around the Basque Country’s signature tart white wine.

• What's in it: Txakoli wine, cider-based vermouth, lemon peel, and a light herbal tonic.
  
  
• Why try it: Crisp and playful, it delivers the cool coastal energy of northern Spain with a gourmet twist.
  
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🇮🇹 Italy – Amalfi Citrus Negroni - A sun-soaked coastal twist on the Negroni using Amalfi’s legendary citrus.

• What's in it: Amalfi lemon-infused gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and a spritz of bergamot.
  
  
• Why try it: It captures the Riviera’s effortless glamour in a single sip — bright, aromatic, and unmistakably Italian.
  
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🇩🇰 Denmark – Nordic Sea Buckthorn Sour - A bright, modern Scandinavian sour built around the region’s
super-tart wild berries.

• What's in it: Sea buckthorn purée, aquavit, honey, and a silky egg-white foam.
  
  
• Why try it: This cocktail is clean, vibrant, and design-forward, exactly the kind of cocktail you’d expect from Scandinavia’s culinary innovators.
  
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Latin America: Vibrant, Tropical Cocktail Creations

🇵🇪 Peru – Chicha Morada Spritz - A vibrant, jewel-toned spritz inspired by Peru’s ancient purple corn drink.

• What's in it: Chicha morada reduction (purple corn, pineapple, cinnamon, clove), pisco, sparkling wine, citrus peel.
  
  
• Why try it: It transforms a beloved Andean beverage into an elegant, lightly effervescent cocktail with surprising depth.
  
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🇧🇷 Brazil – Cupuaçu Caipirinha - A luxe Amazonian reimagining of Brazil’s iconic Caipirinha.

• What's in it: Cachaça, fresh cupuaçu pulp, lime wedges, raw sugar.
  
  
• Why try it: Cupuaçu adds a creamy, tropical tang that elevates the classic into something silky, aromatic, and utterly unique to the Amazon.
  
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🇦🇷 Argentina – Yerba Mate Gin Fizz - A bright, herbal twist on a classic fizz, infused with Argentina’s beloved yerba mate.

• What's in it: Yerba-mate–infused gin, lemon, simple syrup, egg white, and soda water for a silky, sparkling finish.
  
  
• Why try it: It blends Argentina’s most iconic cultural staple with craft-gin sophistication, creating a refreshing, modern expression of Patagonian botanicals.
  
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North America & The Caribbean: Luxurious Local Spirits

🇨🇦 Canada – Cedar Gin Sour- A wild-foraged reimagining of the sour, infused with Canada’s aromatic cedar essence.

• What's in it: Cedar-infused gin, lemon, egg white, and a touch of local honey.
  
  
• Why try it: It delivers a clean, forest-forward flavor profile that feels both refined and uniquely Canadian.
  
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🇯🇲 Jamaica – Sorrel Rum Royale - A floral, ruby-red celebration of Jamaican sorrel with a sparkling finish.

• What's in it: Dark rum, sorrel hibiscus syrup, ginger, lime, and a splash of sparkling wine.
  
  
• Why try it: It blends Jamaica’s festive sorrel tradition with refined bubbly for a drink that’s both island-authentic and resort-luxurious.
  
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🇺🇸 United States – Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned - A refined twist on the classic Old Fashioned, highlighting the rich flavors of American maple and small-batch bourbon.

• What's in it: Bourbon, pure maple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange twist.
  
  
• Why try it: This cocktail showcases the warmth and depth of American spirits with a subtly sweet, sophisticated edge.
  
  
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🇲🇽 Mexico – Prickly Pear Paloma - A vibrant, desert-inspired spin on the Paloma layered with cactus fruit sweetness.

• What's in it: Tequila blanco, fresh prickly pear purée, grapefruit soda, lime, and a chili-salt rim.
  
  
• Why try it: It captures Mexico’s terroir with bold color, bright acidity, and the perfect balance of sweet and spice.
  
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Africa & The Middle East: Exotic, Sophisticated Drinks

🇲🇦 Morocco — Spiced Mint Mojito - A North African spin on the classic mojito, featuring Moroccan spices and fresh mint for a fragrant, invigorating twist.

• What's in it: White rum, fresh mint, orange blossom water, cinnamon syrup, lime juice
  
  
• Why try it: This cocktail combines refreshing citrus with warm, exotic spices, evoking the bustling souks and gardens of Morocco.
  
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🇿🇦 South Africa — Rooibos Gin Fizz - A refreshing and aromatic take on a classic fizz, highlighting South Africa’s signature rooibos tea.

• What's in it: Rooibos-infused gin, lemon juice, soda water, a touch of honey
  
  
• Why try it: Light, crisp, and uniquely South African; it's perfect for sipping while taking in scenic landscapes.
  
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Date & Arabic Coffee Old Fashioned - A sophisticated twist on the Old Fashioned that celebrates the UAE’s iconic dates and rich Arabic coffee culture.

• What's in it: Premium whiskey, date syrup, cold-brewed Arabic coffee, a dash of orange bitters
  
  
• Why try it: Deep, aromatic, and luxuriously smooth, it perfectly captures the essence of Emirati flavors in a cocktail.
  
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