Goan feni
Feni (liquor) is an alcoholic drink of Goa made from cashew or coconut. It is the most popular drink of the state, taken by both the locals and tourists. It is not commercially produced in large quantities, as most of it is hand-made, and is completely natural. About 4000 distillers in Goa make Feni drink, 70% of which is for home consumption. The rest is sold in the market. You will even find a few bars and restaurants that sell Feni. The alcohol content varies between 42.8% and 45% abv. Feni produced in south Goa generally has higher alcohol content (43% to 45% abv). People in Goa have been drinking Feni for more than 400 years. Hand-made, this completely natural drink goes back to the days of the Portuguese rule when they arrived in Goa in the 16 th century. Like the vindaloo, saanas, sorpotel, and bebinca, Feni too is a legacy of the Portuguese. But according to others, Feni was made in Goa even before the Portuguese arrived. It was mainly coconut Feni, though. Cashew Feni...