List of drinks named after places

List of Drinks Named After Places is a comprehensive enumeration of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, that derive their names from geographical locations. This list includes a variety of drinks, from cocktails and spirits to teas and coffees, each with a unique connection to a specific place. These names often reflect the drink's origin, ingredients, or the cultural heritage of the area.

Cocktails

• Manhattan - A classic cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Named after the Manhattan borough of New York City.
• Moscow Mule - A cocktail consisting of vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. Despite its name, it was invented in the United States, not Moscow, Russia.
• Singapore Sling - A gin-based sling cocktail from Singapore. It was developed before 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender working at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

Spirits

• Kentucky Bourbon - An American whiskey, a type of bourbon, named after Kentucky, the state where its production is significantly tied to.
• Scotch whisky - Also known simply as Scotch, is malt or grain whisky made in Scotland. Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specified by law.
• Tequila - A distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, 65 kilometers northwest of Guadalajara, in the highlands of the western Mexican state of Jalisco.

Wines

• Champagne - A sparkling wine originating from the Champagne region in France. Only sparkling wines produced in this region can legally be called "Champagne."
• Port wine - A Portuguese fortified wine produced with distilled grape spirits exclusively in the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal.
• Rioja - A wine from the Rioja region in Spain, made from different varieties of grapes and aged in oak barrels.

Teas

• Darjeeling tea - A tea from the Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. It is known for its floral aroma and light color.
• Assam tea - A black tea named after the region of its production, Assam, in India. Assam tea is known for its body, briskness, malty flavor, and strong, bright color.
• Ceylon tea - A type of tea produced in Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. Ceylon teas are famous for their rich flavor and aromatic qualities.

Coffees

• Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee - A classification of coffee grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. The coffee has a mild flavor and lacks bitterness.
• Colombian coffee - Refers to coffee beans produced in the coffee-growing regions of Colombia. Colombian coffee is known for its rich, mild flavor and balanced acidity.
• Ethiopian coffee - Coffee that comes from the country of Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. Ethiopian coffee is known for its diverse flavor profiles, including floral, fruity, and winey notes.

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The above list represents a selection of drinks named after places, showcasing the diversity and global nature of beverage naming conventions. The connections between these drinks and their namesake locations range from the place of origin, the source of ingredients, to historical and cultural associations. This list is not exhaustive and serves as a starting point for exploring the rich world of geographically named beverages.