Have you ever thought of mixing Coke with Fanta? Or how about adding a dash of green to your beer? Yes, Australia has the Snakebite (beer with pink cordial), but let’s take a look at what Berlin has to offer! As you can imagine, a lot of these drinks involve beer, but there are a couple of tasty non-alcoholic concoctions too.
1. Berliner Pilsner
When in Berlin, you have to try their local beer, best enjoyed out in the sunshine, or strolling through the many parks. In Berlin, is perfectly acceptable to crack open a beer in a public place, so don’t feel like you have to watch over your shoulder for the police! It is also fine to put your bottle anywhere on the pavement (preferably near the rubbish bin) – you get money back for your bottles here, so if you don’t return it, somebody will!
2. Club-Mate
You will see people all over Berlin with this bottled drinks that look very much like beer. In fact, they are a non-alcoholic drink reminiscent of a South American iced tea. On first sip, it will take very much like medicine and you will probably never want to buy it again. However, as you reach the end of the bottle, you might find yourself rather enjoying it. Apparently, nobody likes it the first time. But you grow to like it over time. I will call myself a true Berliner once I can really appreciate a bottle of this rather unique concoction!
3. Spezi
This delicious drink is basically fanta and coca cola mixed together. It is extremely refreshing in Summer – you could easily mix it yourself, or you can buy the special bottle pre-made!
4. Berliner Wieße with Grün
This green, sweet syrup is typically mixed with beer for a delightful afternoon beverage. Traditionally served in a bowl, ours was delivered in extremely wide beer glasses. The bar tender poured the syrup in first, before tipping the beer bottle on its end and swirling it round and round in the glass until it was full.
5. Lemon Beer
If you prefer your beer a little less green, there are plenty of other sweet afternoon drinks to get you going. The Radler is my favourite, which is a mix of lemonade and beer. There are plenty of variations of this drink, so make sure you try a different one each time.
What is the taste of the green syrup like? It makes me think it is aniseed-y…I am not much of a soda drinker so I have just tried the Pilsner so far. But Coca Cola and Fanta sounds interesting!
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The green syrup tastes like green cordial! I didn’t usually drink much soda before moving here but the soft drinks don’t seem to be quite so sweet in Germany (which I love)! Thanks for reading! X
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I see. I shall keep that in mind and next time I am in Berlin, chug down a bottle of it 🙂
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I hope you enjoy 😊
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I love learning about the food and drinks of Berlin! Great post!
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Thank you 😊
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Interesting combinations!!! Unfortunately, I’m not a beer girl, but I don’t know that I’m brave enough for Club-Mate either! Which reduces me to Spezi! I will have to try mixing it here, though why ruin a good Fanta!!! I will let you know how it goes!!! Enjoyable post!
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Haha! I know I was a bit skeptical about the Fanta/coke combination at first too! But it comes pre-bottled and it actually tastes delicious! Better than Fanta I reckon 🙂
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I thought I had some kind of knowledge about beer and German drinks. Reading your listing I can admit I knew nothing. 😀
Well, planning to visit my friends in Berlin this summer and for sure experiencing some of these! (Club-Mate I leave for others).
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Haha yeah club mate isn’t my favourite either, but you do grow accustomed to the taste after a while! Thanks for reading 🙂 Have a great trip to Berlin!!
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The Radler is very common in the summer, but be aware that it’s called “Alster” in other parts of the country. Yeah, we don’t make it easy for foreigners here 🙂 Great post!
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Yes, I’ve noticed it has a few different names! Good to have both words ready if necessary 🙂
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