As they say in Konkani, Soro Jivak Boro (Wine is good for health), Goa is a heaven for water holes lovers and inebriators. With its distinctive bar and wine culture, Goa offers umpteen drinks.
Relaxing on the beach while devouring seafood with a drink is the perfect vacation for most of us. So, here is our list of five local drinks that you must try.
"What did do you in Goa if you didn't taste Feni in a local taverna," this is the first thing you'll hear in Goa if you haven't tried this drink. As local as it gets, this drink is an intrinsic part of Goan culture and tradition.
This traditional alcohol is distilled from the fermented juice of cashew apples with a strong odour and a distinctive aftertaste. Feni has started moving out of homes and local tavernas and is in the process of finding new fans as it builds a reputation as a premium spirit.
Urrak is fermented cashew juice distilled just once and is one of the most popular drinks in Goa to beat the summer heat. Urrak can also get you intoxicated.
Cashew Juice or Niro is the last extract of the cashew apple pulp. It is also known as Goan's summer drink.
Although this drink is famous across the country, King's Pilsner Beer is brewed and distilled in Goa.
Toddy is sap collected from the bud or the spadix of coconut flowers. It is considered as the poor man's wine which is sworn when extracted but can be consumed right away.