The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.

Romania's all-occasion plummy spirit.

These old-school metal tea-glass holders are a fixture on Russian trains.

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.

Created during a cocoa shortage, the grain-based “chocolate” bar became an Estonian classic.

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.

Sicilian nuns once hung these sugary "fruits" from tree branches.

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

Scotland's beloved traditional dish is deep-fried and served up fast-food style.

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.

The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

A decadent dessert whose Italian name translates to “nipples of Venus.”

Korean hodu kwaja is normally stuffed with red bean paste, but one bakery in Toronto slips in a delicious surprise.

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.

The decadent pastry almost outshines the Slovenian lake it's named for.