Croatia is a coffee drinkers' nation with the average annual consumption of 5 kg per person. The popularity of coffee has its roots in the country’s stormy past, with both the Habsburg and Ottoman Empires fighting for dominance. Because of that both... more

This sweet alcoholic liqueur is made from pears, according to a very old recipe. It is one of the most popular maraska liqueurs abroad.

Maraschino is one of only a few liqueurs in the world produced in the process of distillation. Its name comes from the characteristic bitter-sweet taste of the Marasca cherry. It was originally produced by Dominican monks in the Zadar monastery,... more

Originally called gvirc, mead is the tradional drink of Slavs. It was first made by members of the nomadic Slavic tribes which made drinking it a part of the pagan cult of Perun. Mead is made from natural honey in the process of fermentation....

This traditional Croatian liqueur is made from extracts of green walnuts. It has a specific spicy taste with a slightly bitter smack. Orahovac is usually drunk after meals, as a digestive, but it also blends well with traditional Balkan sweets and... more

Sok Od Bazge, is the Croatian name for eldberry juice. It is a customary Croatian drink, recommended as a remedy for all ailments, from an ordinary cold to arthritis and asthma. Its healing properties have been known since the ancient times and... more

Beer is a very popular drink in Croatia. There are several breweries throughout the country, with two major producers, Karlovačka Pivovara and Zagrebačka Pivovara. The first one, established in 1854 in the village of Karlovac is also famous for its... more

With its abundance of water springs, Croatia is one of the leading exporters of mineral water in Europe. The country’s leading producer is Jamnica, which also manufactures popular soft drinks. Another major providers inlcude Lipički Studenac ,...