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The Drink Portal
A portal dedicated to all beverages

Adrink orbeverage is aliquid intended forhuman consumption. In addition to their basic function of satisfyingthirst, drinks play important roles in humanculture. Common types of drinks include plaindrinking water,milk,juice,smoothies andsoft drinks. Traditionallywarm beverages encompasscoffee,tea, andhot chocolate.Caffeinated drinks that contain the stimulantcaffeine, have been consumed for centuries.
In addition,alcoholic drinks such aswine,beer, andliquor, which contain the psychoactive substanceethanol, have been part ofhuman culture for more than 8,000 years.Non-alcoholic drinks typically refer to beverages that are traditionally alcoholic—such asbeer,wine, orcocktails—but are produced with a very lowalcohol by volume content. This category includes beverages that have undergone processes to remove or significantly reduce alcohol, such asnon-alcoholic beers and de-alcoholized wines. (Full article...)
Slug and Lettuce is achain of bars that operate in the United Kingdom, with a large number located in London andSouth East England. As of 2017, there are a total of 70 outlets. Hugh Corbett opened thefirst Slug and Lettuce inIslington in 1985. He attempted to enhance the public-house environment, at a time when standards were often low.
The bars are designed for a youthful clientele, and aim to attract an equal number of men and women with "female-friendly" designs. The chain has remained relevant by continually re-inventing itself for the contemporary marketplace. The chain has gone through a number of owners throughout its history, and is currently owned by theStonegate Pub Company, based inLuton, Bedfordshire. (Full article...)
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John Stith Pemberton (July 8, 1831 – August 16, 1888) was an American pharmacist andConfederate States Army officer who is best known as the inventor ofCoca-Cola. On May 8, 1886, he developed an early version of a beverage that would later become Coca-Cola, but sold the rights to the drink shortly before his death in 1888.
Pemberton suffered from a sabre wound sustained in April 1865, during theBattle of Columbus. His efforts to control his chronic pain led tomorphine addiction. In an attempt to curb his addiction he began to experiment with various painkillers and toxins. The development of an earlier beverage blending alcohol and cocaine led to the recipe that later was adapted to makeCoca-Cola. (Full article...)
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Abitters is traditionally analcoholic preparation flavored with botanical matter for abitter or bittersweet flavor. Originally, numerous longstanding brands of bitters were developed aspatent medicines, but lately are sold asdigestifs, sometimes withherbal properties, and ascocktail flavorings.
Since cocktails often contain sour and sweet flavors, bitters are used to engage anotherprimary taste and thereby balance out the drink and make it more complex, giving it a more complete flavor profile. (Full article...)
| General topics: | Bartending • Bottling • Drinking • Drinking water • Bottled water • Mineral water • Coffee • Energy drink • Juice • Tea • Milk • Plant milk • Pasteurization • Refrigeration • Steeping • Water purification |
| Alcoholic beverages: | Beer • Brandy • Brewing • Caffeinated alcoholic drinks • Cider • Cocktails • Distillation • Fermentation • Hard soda • Liquor • Liqueur • Malt drink • Mead • Proof • Rice Wine • Schnapps • Vodka • Whiskey • Wine |
| Soft Drinks: | Carbonation • Cola • Orange soft drink • Frozen carbonated drink • Root beer • Soda water • Lithia water • |
| Miscellaneous: | Drink industry • Lemonade • Limeade • Orange drink • Slush (beverage) |


WikiProject Food & Drink is an association of Wikipedians with an interest in culinary-related subjects. They have come together to co-ordinate the development offood anddrink articles here on Wikipedia as well as the many subjects related to food such asfoodservice,catering andrestaurants. If you wish to learn more about these subjects as well as get involved, please visit the project.
WikiProject Beer – covers Wikipedia's coverage of beer and breweries and microbreweries
WikiProject Wine – aims to compile thorough and accurate information on different vineyards, wineries and varieties of wines, including but not limited to their qualities, origins, and uses.
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