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Borsec mineral water

Borsec (hungarian: borszék, pronounced [ˈborseːk] (listen)) is a town in harghita county, transylvania, romania. the town and the surrounding areas are well known for their spas and mineral waters. it has a population of 2,585, with a majority of ethnic hungarians.

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Boza

Boza, also bosa, bozo is a fermented beverage popularly made in parts of north africa, central and western asia, caucasus and southeast europe. it is a malt drink made by fermenting various grains: wheat or millet in bulgaria, romania, north macedonia, serbia and bosnia and herzegovina and barley in ancient egypt, maize (corn) and wheat in turkey. it has a thick consistency, a low alcohol content (around 1%), and a slightly acidic sweet flavor.

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Ceai de tei

Linden tea, serve with lemon and sugar

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Ceai rusesc

Black russian tea

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Cognac

Cognac ( kon-yak, also us: kohn-, kawn-, french: [kɔɲak] (listen)) is a variety of brandy named after the commune of cognac, france. it is produced in the surrounding wine-growing region in the departments of charente and charente-maritime. cognac production falls under french appellation d'origine contrôlée (aoc) designation, with production methods and naming required to meet certain legal requirements. among the specified grapes, ugni blanc, known locally as saint-émilion, is most widely used. the brandy must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in french oak barrels from limousin or tronçais. cognac matures in the same way as whiskies and wines barrel-age, and most cognacs spend considerably longer "on the wood" than the minimum legal requirement.

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Cotnari feteasa

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Cotnari grasa

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Dorna mineral water

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Eggnog

Eggnog (), historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. it is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name). distilled spirits such as brandy, rum, whisky or bourbon are often a key ingredient. throughout canada, the united states and some european countries, eggnog is traditionally consumed over the christmas season, from late october until the end of the holiday season. a variety called ponche crema has been made and consumed in venezuela and trinidad since the 1900s, also as part of the christmas season. during that time, commercially prepared eggnog is sold in grocery stores in these countries. eggnog is also homemade using milk, eggs, sugar, and flavorings, and served with cinnamon or nutmeg. while eggnog is often served chilled, in some cases it is warmed, particularly on cold days (similar to the way mulled wine is served warm). eggnog or eggnog flavoring may also be used in other drinks, such as coffee (e.g., an "eggnog latte" espresso drink) and tea, or to dessert foods such as egg-custard puddings.

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Harghita spring water

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Izvorul Minunilor

Mineral water

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Kefir

Kefir (also spelled as kephir or kefier, russian: кефир; adyghe: къундэпс; karachay-balkar: гыпы) ( kə-feer) is a fermented milk drink similar to a thin yogurt or ayran that is made from kefir grains, a specific type of mesophilic symbiotic culture. the drink originated in the north caucasus, in particular the elbrus region along the upper mountainous sections of circassia, karachay and balkaria from where it came to russia, and from there it spread to europe and the united states, where it is prepared by inoculating the milk of cows, goats, or sheep with kefir grains.the principal human benefit of consuming kefir, rather than the milk that it is produced from, is that adults often lose the ability to digest lactose and therefore may have difficulty or digestive problems absorbing the nutrients and minerals usually present in animal milk; kefir converts milk into a low-lactose beverage that still retains all of milk's nutritional benefits. the dense concentration of certain bacteria and yeast in kefir is also believed to aid digestion in much the same way that yoghurt does.the world's largest kefir producer is russia, followed by poland. kefir is a breakfast, lunch, and dinner drink popular across belarus, estonia, hungary, latvia, lithuania, poland, romania, russia, and ukraine - where it is known as an affordable health drink. it is also known in norway, sweden, and finland, where fermented milk drinks are common, such as surmjølk/surmjölk. kefir is common particularly among russian and estonian minorities) . in south slavic countries kefir is consumed at any time of the day, especially with zelnik/zeljanica, burek and banitsa/gibanica, as well as in cold soups served in the summer.

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Kompot

Kompot or compote is a non-alcoholic sweet beverage that may be served hot or cold, depending on tradition and season. it is obtained by cooking fruit such as strawberries, apricots, peaches, apples, raspberries, rhubarb, plums, or sour cherries in a large volume of water, often together with sugar or raisins as additional sweeteners. sometimes different spices such as vanilla or cinnamon are added for additional flavour, especially in winter when kompot is usually served hot. kompot is popular in central and eastern european countries as well as in southern europe.

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Lapte batut

Drinkable yogurt

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Limonada

Limeade is a lime-flavored drink sweetened with sugar. a typical method of preparation is to juice limes, and combine the juice with simple syrup or honey syrup, along with some additional water and perhaps more sugar or honey. vodka or white tequila can be added to make a limeade cocktail.most major beverage companies now offer their own brand of limeade, such as a.g. barr of glasgow and newman's own since 2004, with minute maid introducing a cherry limeade drink in response to the popularity of limeade.sonic drive-in uses sprite to create its popular cherry limeade.limeade is popular in tropical countries such as jamaica where limes are common.it is one of the most popular drinks in india and pakistan and is known as nimbu paani or limbu pani; lemons can also be used for nimbu paani. limeade is also widely available in thailand and other parts of southeast asia due to the abundance of limes and relative rarity of lemons, as lemons are not a native species. a thai-styled limeade tastes salty, and sometimes does not have any sugar.

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Masala chai

Masala chai (, lit. 'mixed-spice tea'; hindi: मसाला चाय) is an indian tea beverage made by boiling black tea in milk and water with a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices. originating in india the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses. the term chai originated from the hindi word chai, which was derived from the chinese word for tea, cha (see etymology of tea). in english, this spiced tea is commonly referred to as masala chai, or simply chai, even though the term refers to tea in general in the original language. according to stories, it originates from modern india and said that the king created masala chai as an ayurvedic energizing and refreshing beverage. numerous coffee houses use the term chai latte or chai tea latte for their version to indicate that it is made with steamed milk, much like that used to make a caffè latte, but mixed with a spiced tea concentrate instead of espresso. by 1994, the term had gained currency on the u.s. coffeehouse scene.

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Milk

Typically fresh milk (not uht milk), whole or skim

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Roua Muntilor

Mineral water

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Sana

Drinkable yogurt

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Secărică

Caraway seed alcoholic beverage

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Socată

Elderberry drink

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Soft drinks

A soft drink (see § terminology for other names) is a drink that usually contains water (often carbonated), a sweetener, and a natural and/or artificial flavoring. the sweetener may be a sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, a sugar substitute (in the case of diet drinks), or some combination of these. soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives, and/or other ingredients. soft drinks are called "soft" in contrast with "hard" alcoholic drinks. small amounts of alcohol may be present in a soft drink, but the alcohol content must be less than 0.5% of the total volume of the drink in many countries and localities if the drink is to be considered non-alcoholic. types of soft drinks include lemon-lime drinks, orange soda, cola, grape soda, ginger ale, and root beer. soft drinks may be served cold, over ice cubes, or at room temperature. they are available in many container formats, including cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles. containers come in a variety of sizes, ranging from small bottles to large multi-liter containers. soft drinks are widely available at fast food restaurants, movie theaters, convenience stores, casual-dining restaurants, dedicated soda stores, vending machines, and bars from soda fountain machines. within a decade of the invention of carbonated water by joseph priestley in 1767 inventors in britain and in europe had used his concept to produce the drink in greater quantities, with one such inventor, j. j. schweppe, forming schweppes in 1783 and selling the world's first bottled soft drink. soft drink brands founded in the 19th century include r. white's lemonade in 1845, dr pepper in 1885 and coca-cola in 1886. subsequent brands include pepsi, irn-bru, sprite, fanta and 7 up.

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Tea

Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to china, india and other east asian countries. tea is also rarely made from the leaves of camellia taliensis. after water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. there are many different types of tea; some have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral, or grassy notes. tea has a stimulating effect in humans primarily due to its caffeine content.tea plants are native to east asia and probably originated in the borderlands of southwestern china and northern burma. an early credible record of tea drinking dates to the third century ad, in a medical text written by hua tuo. it was popularised as a recreational drink during the chinese tang dynasty, and tea drinking subsequently spread to other east asian countries. portuguese priests and merchants introduced it to europe during the 16th century. during the 17th century, drinking tea became fashionable among the english, who started to plant tea on a large scale in india. the term herbal tea refers to drinks not made from camellia sinensis. they are the infusions of fruit, leaves, or other plant parts, such as steeps of rosehip, chamomile, or rooibos. these may be called tisanes or herbal infusions to prevent confusion with tea made from the tea plant.

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Tuica

Țuică (romanian pronunciation: [ˈt͡sujkə]; sometimes spelled tuica, tzuika, tsuika, tsuica, or tzuica) is a traditional romanian spirit that contains ~ 24–86% alcohol by volume (usually 40–55%), prepared only from plums. other spirits that are produced from other fruit or from a cereal grain are called "rachiu" or "rachie". țuică is also the foundational element for creating the traditional romanian cognac from different spirited fruits coffee flavored. in 2013, romania produced 1.3 million hectolitres (34 million us gallons) of țuică.

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Tuica de Bihor

Strong brandy (palinca)

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Vișinată

Vișinată (romanian pronunciation: [viʃiˈnatə]) is a romanian alcoholic beverage produced from sour cherries (vișine in romanian), sugar and alcohol. it is very flavorful and sweet, and most often home-made. as a consequence, there is no "official" recipe for it. everybody tunes quantities and preparation methods to suit their own taste.vișinată is easy to make and is completely natural depending on the type of alcohol used. it is traditionally produced in small quantities, to suit a family's need.the jar is filled halfway with sour cherries and an equal amount of sugar (by weight, not volume). the mix may be left to ferment for a few days, then the rest of the jar filled with țuica or vodka (which stops the fermentation process) and sealed. the jar is then left in a dark place at room temperature for about 100 days. contents are rolled around occasionally during this period to encourage proper mixing, especially during fermentation. at the end, the cherries are filtered out, and the resulting sweet drink is the "vișinata". the flavor will strongly depend on the quality of the fruit, therefore it is advisable to use only hand-picked, healthy, well ripened, fresh fruit, if possible from an ecologic culture, and avoid getting leaves, peduncles or pieces of branches into the jar. the maceration in alcohol will amplify any bad taste there is in the fruit, such as fruit that started to rot, instead of hiding it. wood or leaves will release an unpleasant tannin into the drink, which will only get softer with age. alternately, honey may be used instead of sugar. few people do, however, since honey is more expensive, and depending on its type may not contribute in a positive way to the taste.some production methods involve the smashing of the sour cherries before putting them in the jar. alternatively, the kernels can be removed and broken open before being added to the jar. the inner, soft part of the kernel adds an almond-like flavor to the drink. these processes add the risk that the resulting drink will not be clear, as filtering is more difficult. many people in romania use single or double-distilled plum brandy (also homemade), which is not allowed to age instead of alimentary alcohol. aging the drink improves its taste - depending on the type of alcohol used, the initial drink may feel a little rough and burning. this rough sensation can be likened to that experienced whilst consuming carbonated drinks, hence "vișinata" is sometimes referred to by other cultures as "fizzy wine". the remaining sour cherries are an excellent ingredient for cakes and pies, if used soon after removal from the jar - they get wrinkled and lose flavour with time.

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Vișinată

Vișinată (romanian pronunciation: [viʃiˈnatə]) is a romanian alcoholic beverage produced from sour cherries (vișine in romanian), sugar and alcohol. it is very flavorful and sweet, and most often home-made. as a consequence, there is no "official" recipe for it. everybody tunes quantities and preparation methods to suit their own taste.vișinată is easy to make and is completely natural depending on the type of alcohol used. it is traditionally produced in small quantities, to suit a family's need.the jar is filled halfway with sour cherries and an equal amount of sugar (by weight, not volume). the mix may be left to ferment for a few days, then the rest of the jar filled with țuica or vodka (which stops the fermentation process) and sealed. the jar is then left in a dark place at room temperature for about 100 days. contents are rolled around occasionally during this period to encourage proper mixing, especially during fermentation. at the end, the cherries are filtered out, and the resulting sweet drink is the "vișinata". the flavor will strongly depend on the quality of the fruit, therefore it is advisable to use only hand-picked, healthy, well ripened, fresh fruit, if possible from an ecologic culture, and avoid getting leaves, peduncles or pieces of branches into the jar. the maceration in alcohol will amplify any bad taste there is in the fruit, such as fruit that started to rot, instead of hiding it. wood or leaves will release an unpleasant tannin into the drink, which will only get softer with age. alternately, honey may be used instead of sugar. few people do, however, since honey is more expensive, and depending on its type may not contribute in a positive way to the taste.some production methods involve the smashing of the sour cherries before putting them in the jar. alternatively, the kernels can be removed and broken open before being added to the jar. the inner, soft part of the kernel adds an almond-like flavor to the drink. these processes add the risk that the resulting drink will not be clear, as filtering is more difficult. many people in romania use single or double-distilled plum brandy (also homemade), which is not allowed to age instead of alimentary alcohol. aging the drink improves its taste - depending on the type of alcohol used, the initial drink may feel a little rough and burning. this rough sensation can be likened to that experienced whilst consuming carbonated drinks, hence "vișinata" is sometimes referred to by other cultures as "fizzy wine". the remaining sour cherries are an excellent ingredient for cakes and pies, if used soon after removal from the jar - they get wrinkled and lose flavour with time.

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Vodka

Vodka (polish: wódka [ˈvutka], russian: водка [ˈvotkə], swedish: vodka [vɔdkɑː]) is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage. different varieties originated in poland, russia, and sweden. vodka is composed mainly of water and ethanol but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavourings. traditionally, it is made by distilling liquid from fermented cereal grains. potatoes have been used in more recent times, and some modern brands use fruits, honey, or maple sap as the base. since the 1890s, standard vodkas have been 40% alcohol by volume (abv) (80 u.s. proof). the european union has established a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% for vodka. vodka in the united states must have a minimum alcohol content of 40%.vodka is traditionally drunk "neat" (not mixed with water, ice, or other mixers), and it is often served freezer chilled in the vodka belt of belarus, estonia, finland, iceland, latvia, lithuania, norway, poland, russia, sweden, and ukraine. it is also used in cocktails and mixed drinks, such as the vodka martini, cosmopolitan, vodka tonic, screwdriver, greyhound, black or white russian, moscow mule, bloody mary, and caesar.

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Bergenbier

Bergenbier is a beer brand produced in romania by bergenbier s.a.

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Ciuc

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Pilsner

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Silva

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Stejar

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Timișoreana

Ursus breweries, a subsidiary of asahi breweries europe ltd., is a romanian beer producer. the company is based in bucharest and owns 3 breweries in timișoara, buzău and brașov as well as a craft mini-brewery in cluj-napoca and employs around 1,400 people. ursus breweries’ brands are: ursus, timișoreana, ciucaș, grolsch, peroni nastro azzurro, redd's, stejar, azuga, pilsner urquell, st. stefanus and cider brand kingswood. the company was owned by sabmiller from 1996 until march 2017, and by asahi breweries europe ltd since march 2017.

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Ursus

Ursus breweries, a subsidiary of asahi breweries europe ltd., is a romanian beer producer. the company is based in bucharest and owns 3 breweries in timișoara, buzău and brașov as well as a craft mini-brewery in cluj-napoca and employs around 1,400 people. ursus breweries’ brands are: ursus, timișoreana, ciucaș, grolsch, peroni nastro azzurro, redd's, stejar, azuga, pilsner urquell, st. stefanus and cider brand kingswood. the company was owned by sabmiller from 1996 until march 2017, and by asahi breweries europe ltd since march 2017.

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Wicked Barrel

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Aperol Spritz

Bittersweet mixed drink made with prosecco, aperol (bitter aperitif) and club soda, garnished with an orange slice

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B-52

The b-52 (also b52 or bifi or bifty) cocktail is a layered shot composed of a coffee liqueur (kahlúa), an irish cream (baileys irish cream), and a grand marnier (in later versions replaced with triple sec or cointreau). when prepared properly, the ingredients separate into three distinctly visible layers (due to their relative densities).

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Bloody Mary

A bloody mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings including worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, pickled vegetables, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice and celery salt. some versions of the drink, such as the "surf 'n turf" bloody mary, include shrimp and bacon as garnishes. in the united states, it is usually consumed in the morning or early afternoon, and is popular as a hangover cure. the bloody mary was invented in the 1920s or 1930s. there are various theories as to the origin of the drink and its name. it has many variants, most notably the red snapper (also called bloody margaret), the virgin mary, the caesar, and the michelada.

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Godfather

The godfather is a duo mixed drink made of scotch whisky (especially smoky scotch) and amaretto. typically, the drink is served with ice in an old fashioned glass.

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Irish Coffee

Irish coffee (irish: caife gaelach) is a caffeinated alcoholic drink consisting of irish whiskey, hot coffee, and sugar, stirred, and topped with cream (sometimes cream liqueur) the coffee is drunk through the cream.

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Mai-Tai

The mai tai is a cocktail made of rum, curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. it is one of the characteristic cocktails in tiki culture.

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Martini

The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. a popular variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.

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Mojito

Mojito (; spanish: [moˈxito]) is a traditional cuban highball. the cocktail often consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, soda water, and mint. its combination of sweetness, citrus, and herbaceous mint flavors is intended to complement the rum, and has made the mojito a popular summer drink.when preparing a mojito, fresh lime juice is added to sugar (or to simple syrup) and mint leaves. the mixture is then gently mashed with a muddler. the mint leaves should only be bruised to release the essential oils and should not be shredded. then rum is added and the mixture is briefly stirred to dissolve the sugar and to lift the mint leaves up from the bottom for better presentation. finally, the drink is topped with crushed ice and sparkling soda water. mint leaves and lime wedges are used to garnish the glass. the mojito is one of the most famous rum-based highballs. there are several versions of the mojito.

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Rum and coke

Rum and coke, or the cuba libre ( kew-bə lee-bray, spanish: [ˈkuβa ˈliβɾe]; literally "free cuba"), is a highball cocktail consisting of cola, rum, and in many recipes lime juice on ice. traditionally, the cola ingredient is coca-cola ("coke") and the alcohol is a light rum such as bacardi; however, the drink may be made with various types of rums and cola brands, and lime juice may or may not be included. the cocktail originated in the early 20th century in cuba, after the country won independence in the spanish–american war. it subsequently became popular across cuba, the united states, and other countries. its simple recipe and inexpensive, ubiquitous ingredients have made it one of the world's most-popular alcoholic drinks. drink critics often consider the drink mediocre, but it has been noted for its historical significance.