Nigerians have been noted worldwide as people who are so proud of our food culture. That is why Nigerians in diaspora still find ways to eat Nigerian food, no matter how expensive.

On the contrary, we hardly talk about drinks. It appears Nigerians don't regard Drinks as part of the food culture. Many people I have interacted with outside believe we Nigerians don't know what we drink. Yet, we have a $15 billion alcoholic beverage market. Is it true we drink whatever people around us drink without knowing personal reasons?

What do you drink and why do you drink that?
If you drink beer, mention the brand and why you prefer that brand. If you drink, liquor (gin, vodka, whiskey etc) say so, and give reasons. If you drink wine, state that factors behind your choice.

I enjoy Mead. Mead is wine made from honey. I drink it because, it is the oldest of all alcoholic beverages. It doesn't give some of the hangover effect associated with wines, like headaches since mead contains no tannins. It gives all the benefits of honey, but without the high sugar!

I prefer black label. Because beer gives me headache, and almost everybody takes beer. OP where do you buy this your mead I would like to try it. Whats the alcohol content.

imiski:
I prefer black label. Because beer gives me headache, and almost everybody takes beer. OP where do you buy this your mead I would like to try it. Whats the alcohol content.

I have asked many friends and even wine sellers in Nigeria, sadly mead in not sold in Nigeria. But there are few meaderies (where mead is made) in South Africa, and many developed countries. I buy mine from Canada and USA.

I don't know what local chefs, breweries, and wine makers are doing, but tapping the nation's native fruits and herbs is an excellent way to change the beverage culture.

Whether it's fruit wines, spicy beers, teas, or juice blends using local superfood; this should be explored more. I'm sure this already happens, but it's not mass-produced and marketed to the masses in a major way, or in a way more attractive than foreign brands.

This phenomenon is usually biggest in warm, coastal places. You see it all over the world with juice bars on every corner and companies making their own blends. You see it with the wine market as well.

Cousin9999:
I don't know what local chefs, breweries, and wine makers are doing, but tapping the nation's native fruits and herbs is an excellent way to change the beverage culture.

Whether it's fruit wines, spicy beers, teas, or juice blends using local superfood; this should be explored more. I'm sure this already happens, but it's not mass-produced and marketed to the masses in a major way, or in a way more attractive than foreign brands.

This phenomenon is usually biggest in warm, coastal places. You see it all over the world with juice bars on every corner and companies making their own blends. You see it with the wine market as well.

Very apt!

Still surprise that 95% of the wines and liquors in Nigeria is imported. Yet, we have tonnes of our fruits wasting away.

I hope we can change that soonest.

I drink "Palmie"!

Our local palm wine has low alcoholic content, loaded with useful microbes and flora. The life yeast in it help in eyesight. Most importantly, it is delicious, especially when fresh!

injuredman:
I drink "Palmie"!

Our local palm wine has low alcoholic content, loaded with useful microbes and flora. The life yeast in it help in eyesight. Most importantly, it is delicious, especially when fresh!

I like palmie too. But sadly, it is becoming scarce. Nigerians are not thinking of packaging it to extend the shelf life. I it can be made available in shops all year round.

I can say about myself that I am not a fan of alcoholic beverages, but if there are times when my friends and I drink, I take myself Jack Daniels. For me it is the most delicious drink.

I drink this.... Why? I just love the taste,although I prefer the strawberry brand of it.

Xente:
I can say about myself that I am not a fan of alcoholic beverages, but if there are times when my friends and I drink, I take myself Jack Daniels. For me it is the most delicious drink.

If I may ask, what sets Jack Daniels aside from other Whiskeys?

I don't see any difference personally!

Local indigenous production of non alcoholic drinks and non alcoholic wines should be fine

Laird:
Local indigenous production of non alcoholic drinks and non alcoholic wines should be fine

what year did you graduate?