This delicious hot drink originating in the windy hills of Ireland is nowadays commonly drunk in all of the country. This hot mixture of wine, juice, spices and fruits is extremely popular in the winter. It is also a traditional beverage for... more

Traditional Irish celebrations can not go without Wassail. This hot, spiced punch is usually consumed during winter feasts at Christmas and New Year's Eve. Its name derives from a contraction of wæs þu hæl, the Old English toast, meaning 'be... more

In spite of the predominance of international sweet and sparkling beverages, lemonade is still the most popular soft drink in Ireland. It comes in two varieties, both lemon-flavoured, red and white. Red lemonade is a common refreshing drink, often... more

This delicious liqueur based on rum, brandy or whisky is a mixture of milk, cream, sugar and beaten eggs. It has a distinctive smooth flavour and butter-like consistency. It is often flavoured with various spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. Eggnog... more

Grog is rum-based drink introduced in Great Britain by Admiral Edward Vernon in 1740. After the British conquest of Jamaica, rum became very popular among the British, mostly among the sailors. When they started to drink too much, Admiral Vernon... more

Punch is a traditional British beverage, commonly drunk during various social events. Originally served before the hunting, today it is very popular at garden parties, cricket and tennis matches and picnics. Usually based on wine, cider or sloe gin,... more

Irish coffee, known in Irish as Caife Gaelach is an internationally famous cocktail made from hot coffee and Irish whiskey, with sugar and decorated with whipped cream. It was prepared for the first time by Joseph Sheridan, a head chef at the... more

This is a common name of a traditional Irish moonshine, sometimes also referred to as Irish Whiskey. It derives its name from a small pot, where it originally used to be distilled. The traditional poitín has a specific dry flavour with a subtle... more