Canada’s typical beverages are predominantly liquor such as ice wine, Canadian whisky, beer and some of the country’s special cocktails, however, beverages such as coffee and maple syrup are also consumed. Whatever the ingredient of the drinks, the main objective is to help the body to produce heat and thus counteract the intense cold during the winter.
Top typical Canadian drinks.
1. Caesar
It is a liquor cocktail made with Vodka, Calmato juice, hot sauce and also Worcestershire sauce, also on the rim of the glass is usually decorated with lemon and a stick of celery. This drink is very traditional in Canada.
2. Ice wine
The ice wine is perhaps the most representative of Canadian culture, its name is due to the fact that it is prepared with frozen grapes in winter, this feature makes the sugars are concentrated in greater proportion in the fruit and produces an exquisite taste to the wine.
3. Canadian Whisky
A true Canadian Whisky is recognized by its particular flavor produced from corn. The production process of Canadian whisky is based on the blending of different kinds of whisky, a product also known as multigrain whisky.
It is worth mentioning that to be considered a Canadian whisky it must be blended and aged within the country.
4. Tim Hortons Coffee
Although coffee is not a Canadian product, it is one of the most consumed beverages in Canada, in fact, it is the country that consumes the most coffee in the world. Tim Hortons is a very popular coffee chain in Canada and for this reason Tim Hortons coffee is considered a typical beverage of the country.
5. Beer
Beer in Canada is considered a typical beverage, it is prepared in an artisanal way with an exquisite flavor. Although in the last few years the big brewing companies have made incursions in this country, achieving a great acceptance in the national market.
6. Montreal Absinthe
The name of this delicious drink comes from its place of origin, this drink in Montreal is considered a real treasure. It is prepared from the mugwort plant, with anise essences, ingredients that give it a pleasant aroma and a bitter taste.
7. Caribu
It is an alcoholic drink prepared with vodka, brandy, port and sherry, is a drink widely consumed in Quebec City, is served mainly in the winter festival to produce body heat and mitigate the cold.