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Icelandic drinks are relatively few in number but nevertheless are integral to the nation's food habits. Being near the Polar region, inhabitants of the land do not partake large quantities of beverage. Though there is no universally accepted "National Drink" of Iceland, they have a number of beverages which Icelanders consume.
The most popular of these is Brennivín, which is the unofficial National Drink of the country. It is a very potent liquor which is brewed from potatoes and has the flavor of caraway seeds. It is a strong liquor, so strong that it is also called "Black Death", and many Icelanders only drink it on patriotic occasions. Another drink worth a mention is the Jólabland or Christmas cocktail made with mixing a carbonated orange drink and brown ale.
Non-alcoholic beverages include the Súkkulađi or hot chocolate, Kúmenkaffi or coffee flavored with caraway seeds, and Engifermjólk or ginger-flavored milk
Another popular Icelandic drink is whey, the liquid that comes out during the formation of "skyr" from skimmed milk. In the past, it was regularly mixed with water and made an everyday drink.
Among other drinks, there is mead, which a mixture of water and honey which is allowed to ferment, and sometimes also spiced with herbs. Ale was previously brewed in Iceland, with malt and hops. Apart from this, wine made from crow berry is also a popular drink.
In more recent times, the brand Eglis has started the production on soft drinks, beers, beverages and bottled water. These products are now internationally available.
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