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Around the World in 11 Drinks: The World's Best Cocktails

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Updated August 27, 2015
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You can’t always hop a flight whenever you please (we know, a pity), but you can pour yourself a cocktail from another culture. Here, our favorite signature concoctions from around the world.This piece originally appeared as The Best Cocktails from Around the World on Purewow.com. 
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Spain: Tinto de Verano

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In most Spanish restaurants, a glass of this simple take on sangria is cheaper than a bottle of water. It's basically just red wine and some lemon-lime soda.Get the recipe.

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Italy: Aperol Spritz

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Come 5 p.m., Italians in every outdoor plaza will be drinking this bright orange, bittersweet aperitif. All you need to transport yourself to Venice is Prosecco, Aperol, club soda and an orange wedge. Get the recipe.

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Korea: Subak-Soju

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You’ll find this simple drink on many a Korean cocktail menu. It's a blend of Soju (a distilled rice liquor) and fresh watermelon and lime juices. Get the recipe.

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Thailand: Siam Sunray

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Vodka and coconut liqueur combined with Thai chili, ginger, lemongrass and lime makes for a sweet and spicy sip. Get the recipe.

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Cuba: Mojito

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Invented in Cuba and preferred by Hemingway, this mix of muddled mint, sugar, lime and rum is still an international favorite. Get the recipe.

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Brazil: Caipirinha

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Similar to the mojito is this refreshing drink, which consists of crushed ice, muddled lime, sugar and cachaça (a Brazilian rum-like liquor). Get the recipe.

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Peru: Pisco Sour

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Yes, there’s egg in your cocktail...along with some simple syrup, lime juice and Pisco (a Peruvian brandy). Get the recipe.

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France: Kir Royale

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This sparkling aperitif — made with Champagne, crème de cassis and berries — is the epitome of French sophistication. Get the recipe.

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England: Pimm's Cup

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Transport yourself to London with Pimm’s No. 1, ginger beer, cucumber, sliced fruit and herbs. Get the recipe.

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Canada: Caesar

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This Canadian take on a Bloody Mary is a concoction of vodka, clam juice, hot sauce, celery and lime.Get the recipe.

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Singapore: Singapore Sling

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Invented at a Singapore hotel bar, this summertime gin drink (shaken with pineapple, orange liqueur, grenadine and lime juice) is sweet, tangy and tart all at once. Get the recipe.

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1 of 11 Spain: Tinto de Verano
2 of 11 Italy: Aperol Spritz
3 of 11 Korea: Subak-Soju
4 of 11 Thailand: Siam Sunray
5 of 11 Cuba: Mojito
6 of 11 Brazil: Caipirinha
7 of 11 Peru: Pisco Sour
8 of 11 France: Kir Royale
9 of 11 England: Pimm's Cup
10 of 11 Canada: Caesar
11 of 11 Singapore: Singapore Sling

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