World’s 50 most delicious drinks

By Tim Cheung, CNN
Updated 8:20 PM EDT, Sat April 7, 2018
<strong>World's most delicious drinks -- White Wine, Global:</strong> You can't go wrong with a chilled class of aromatic white wine -- dry, sweet or sparkling, it's a dream drink for many.
World's most delicious drinks -- White Wine, Global: You can't go wrong with a chilled class of aromatic white wine -- dry, sweet or sparkling, it's a dream drink for many.
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<strong>Mojito, Cuba:</strong> Everyone has their own take on the mojito, reportedly Ernest Hemingway's favorite drink. It's a winning mix of white rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda water.
Mojito, Cuba: Everyone has their own take on the mojito, reportedly Ernest Hemingway's favorite drink. It's a winning mix of white rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda water.
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<strong>Red Bull, Austria</strong>: Red Bull is a caffeine-boost in a vibrantly-colored can -- late night fuel for many a procrastinator on a deadline.
Red Bull, Austria: Red Bull is a caffeine-boost in a vibrantly-colored can -- late night fuel for many a procrastinator on a deadline.
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<strong>Mango lassi, India: </strong>This cooling summer drink is perfect for a hot day -- mango, yoghurt and milk make a creamy magic.
Mango lassi, India: This cooling summer drink is perfect for a hot day -- mango, yoghurt and milk make a creamy magic.
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<strong>Fanta, Germany: </strong>Created in Nazi Germany, Fanta is now marketed with upbeat commercials that give no hint to this shadowy past.
Fanta, Germany: Created in Nazi Germany, Fanta is now marketed with upbeat commercials that give no hint to this shadowy past.
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<strong>Martini, United States</strong>: A simple concoction of gin, vermouth and olives is the perfect mix in this classic cocktail.
Martini, United States: A simple concoction of gin, vermouth and olives is the perfect mix in this classic cocktail.
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<strong>Beer, Global</strong>: One of the world's most popular alcoholic drinks is beer: the result of fermented cereal grains and a staple of pubs across the world.
Beer, Global: One of the world's most popular alcoholic drinks is beer: the result of fermented cereal grains and a staple of pubs across the world.
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<strong>Cendol, Indonesia</strong>: Served in a bowl, this still counts as a drink -- it's a delicious mix of coconut milk and sweet palm sugar.
Cendol, Indonesia: Served in a bowl, this still counts as a drink -- it's a delicious mix of coconut milk and sweet palm sugar.
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<strong>Guinness, Ireland</strong>: The perfect pint of Guinness is packed with iron, so it's on the healthy end of the beer spectrum.
Guinness, Ireland: The perfect pint of Guinness is packed with iron, so it's on the healthy end of the beer spectrum.
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<strong>Pina colada, Puerto Rico</strong>: One sip of this mixture of coconut milk, pineapple juice and rum will send you directly to a hammock in the Caribbean.
Pina colada, Puerto Rico: One sip of this mixture of coconut milk, pineapple juice and rum will send you directly to a hammock in the Caribbean.
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<strong>Coconut water, Global: </strong>Refreshing and healthy -- coconut water is an invigorating alternative to fizzy soda options.
Coconut water, Global: Refreshing and healthy -- coconut water is an invigorating alternative to fizzy soda options.
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<strong>Scotch whisky, Scotland</strong>: Whether single malt or blend, whisky is best enjoyed straight.
Scotch whisky, Scotland: Whether single malt or blend, whisky is best enjoyed straight.
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<strong>Cider, England:</strong> Genuine farmhouse cider is the way forward, not the mass-produced stuff. A great mix of cinnamon and cloves (whether enjoyed in a wellington boot, as seen here, or a more conventional glass.)
Cider, England: Genuine farmhouse cider is the way forward, not the mass-produced stuff. A great mix of cinnamon and cloves (whether enjoyed in a wellington boot, as seen here, or a more conventional glass.)
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<strong>Thai iced tea, Thailand:</strong> This drink is made from strong-brewed black tea which is then mixed with condensed milk and spices. It has a strong, sweet caffeine kick.
Thai iced tea, Thailand: This drink is made from strong-brewed black tea which is then mixed with condensed milk and spices. It has a strong, sweet caffeine kick.
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