• hitwright@lemmy.world
    1·
    5 hours ago

    When visiting to czechia used to fill my car to the brim when returning. It’s quite the unique drink. The watermelon one is probably my favorite.

    • Ton the Supermassive@lemm.ee
      3·
      13 hours ago

      It has a very acquired taste: liquorice, anis (main Ouzo ingredient), and some other herbs I’m not sure of. It’s sweet, but just the right amount. I like it, but there’s many people who dislike the taste. If you have the chance, try it :)

      • fxomt@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        2·
        13 hours ago

        I’m pretty sure it’s just about impossible to get your hands on it here (unless you live in turkiye or syria, those are close to europe so should be easier?) but that sounds good honestly. If i ever go to europe i’ll 100% try it. Fat chance, but if i ever do. Thanks for describing the taste btw

        • Ton the Supermassive@lemm.ee
          1·
          13 hours ago

          As far as I know you can only get it in Slovakia and Czech Republic (maaaybe Poland, but not so sure about that one) Source: am from Slovakia, but living in Nordic country now.

          • xploit@lemmy.world
            0·
            12 hours ago

            You can get it in small European shops in both UK and Canada, but also in one particular large supermarket in Canada

            Not that it helps in your specific case, but just saying…

            • Ton the Supermassive@lemm.ee
              1·
              1 hour ago

              Really?! Thats actually really cool that it made it all the way to Canada! I haven’t honestly really looked for it here where I live now, it makes it that more precious to me for when I return for home visit once a year.

        • Ton the Supermassive@lemm.ee
          1·
          1 hour ago

          Nice! Do you like cheese? If so, try to find the fried cheese, it’s called “smažák” or “smažený syr” - it’s deep fried cheese with fries and mayo - sounds simple, but it’s the best unhealthy food you can eat!

      • Ghyste@sh.itjust.works
        1·
        13 hours ago

        Ugh. I don’t know how anyone likes anise/black licorice flavor… It turns my stomach.

        Then again there are people who’d wonder how I don’t like it…

  • zqps@sh.itjust.works
    7·
    13 hours ago

    Afri Cola and Fritz Cola are two popular alternatives in Germany. I personally like Fritz Cola. Not sure if they are sold internationally.

  • matelt@feddit.uk
    4·
    12 hours ago

    Alright, fine! I’ve given in and ordered some. Thank goodness there are some shops in the UK that stock it.

      • RejZoR@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        10 hours ago

        Cocta is actually really good. It’s fundamentally like any other cola, but with mild herbal aftertaste which is really nice and refreshing. I need to try Kofola tho. I was in Czechia few years ago, if I knew I need to try it I’d look for it back then.