Author

Dunia Torres González

Editor

Since 2009, she has conducted research into the world of spirits, covering everything from emerging cocktail trends to developments from both major and independent producers.

75 published article(s)

Biography

Professor of Literature, Linguistics and Anthropology. Copy Editor at Granma Internacional weekly newspaper (2015–present). Journalist for publications such as Cubahora and La Jiribilla, as well as the newspapers Ahora and Ofertas. Graduated in Literature from the University of Oriente in 2006.

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Wine

14/09/2021 · 4 min read

Matango: palm wine, craft and tradition in Cameroon

Matango is a Cameroonian palm wine made from fresh sap, sweet at first and stronger as it ferments, with ceremonial, social and cultural value.

Bottle of Honduran gifiti with herbs and Garifuna tradition

Liqueurs

10/09/2021 · 3 min read

Gifiti: Garifuna herbal drink from Honduras

Gifiti is a Garifuna drink from Honduras made with herbs, spices and rum or aguardiente, linked to medicinal tradition.

Glass of Iranian doogh made with natural yogurt, mint and water

Liqueurs

10/09/2021 · 4 min read

Doogh, Iran’s Traditional Yogurt-Based Drink

Doogh is found throughout the Middle East and can be plain or flavored with mint or pepper. This refreshing Iranian drink is made from natural yogurt.

Beer

09/09/2021 · 4 min read

Kopstoot: Dutch beer and genever in one ritual

The kopstoot pairs a shot of genever with lager beer, a Dutch tradition served in historic Amsterdam bars and modern craft beer venues as ritual.

Glass of Greek anise ouzo served with Mediterranean appetisers

Liqueurs

09/09/2021 · 5 min read

Ouzo: Greek liqueur made from grapes and anise

Ouzo is a Greek anise-flavoured liqueur, born from grape distillates and flavoured with anise, herbs and spices, served neat or with water.

Crème de cassis blackcurrant liqueur served in French style

Cocktails

08/09/2021 · 3 min read

Crème de Cassis: Neutral Grain Spirit and Blackcurrants

Nearly 16 million litres of crème de cassis are produced in France each year, where this blackcurrant liqueur is widely enjoyed and exported.

Bottle of Croatian Rakija Travarica made with aromatic herbs

Liqueurs

07/09/2021 · 4 min read

Rakija Travarica: Croatia’s traditional herbal spirit

Rakija Travarica is a Croatian grape spirit macerated with herbs, linked to home tradition, aperitif service and local digestive customs in Croatia.

Cocktails

06/09/2021 · 3 min read

Canelazo Cocktail, a Classic Hot Drink from the Andes

The Canelazo cocktail is a warming traditional drink from the high-altitude regions of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, made with panela, cinnamon and aguardiente.