This small-batch spirit is distilled from cactus fruit.

Small Haitian distilleries are producing some of the purest rum in the world.

One of the smallest cities in the world specializes in mistletoe brandy.

These tricky pitchers turned pouring into a complex drinking game.

This ceremonial Mayan brew has evolved into a sweet, smoky spirit in the Chiapas highlands.

Though its home region has been split by war, love for this hearty pastry transcends borders.

Even a local sports team pays homage to these white-crusted, savory spuds.

Sauce that can preserve stew for days—no fridge needed.

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

A wine so luxuriously sweet, it's consumed by the spoonful.

On November 5, the British celebrate a thwarted assassination attempt with bonfires and deliciously dense, sticky gingerbread.

A sweet, warm cocktail to chase away the chill of Andean nights.

Four centuries ago, Dutch dairy farmers made this spiced custard pie into a South African classic.

Bishop's Vineyard makes its products from grapes grown in California graveyards.

This Hungarian fried dough can make a rich breakfast or trusty hangover cure.

This praised oyster shucker is as elegant as it is dangerous.

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

A bit of the past bubbles up in Israel's reinvention of its classic summer sipper.

Vermont's version of soft serve celebrates their local dairy and maple industries.

These French candies originally came in seashells.

This Cabernet Sauvignon is out of this world.

It's not Icelandic Christmas without two sodas in one cup.

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?

This controversial meat is ingrained in ancient Nordic culture.