Wine and Alcoholic Drinks in Ireland
With only one vineyard to its credit and high costs, Ireland is not known as a wine loving country. But in the recent past, consumption of wine has increased in Ireland. In Ireland wine is usually consumed with meals.
There are other popular alcoholic drinks in Ireland.
Apple Cider, is a popular drink. It is served ice cold, in pints like beer.
The famous Irish cream is creamy liquor with a chocolaty taste; it is used alone or over ice, after meals.
The legendary Meade is an ancient Viking drink, there is a large variety of Meade made in Ireland.