South African Alcoholic Beverages

Hailing from South Africa, this cream liqueur is produced with a base spirit that is distilled from carefully selected and hand-picked fruits of African marula, which is also known as elephant tree. The base is aged and then combined with sugar an... READ MORE

Pinotage is a red grape variety indigenous to South Africa. It was created in 1925 from Pinot Noir and Cinsault (also known as Hermitage), but it does not have much in common with its ancestors. These bold wines can be made in different s... READ MORE

Although Chenin Blanc has its origins in the French Loire valley, it is often cultivated in other wine regions. It has shown great success in South Africa—where it remains the most planted variety and where it is known as Steen. Bec... READ MORE

Umqombothi is a South African beer made from sorghum and maize that is low in alcohol (3% to 4% ABV). This home-brewed beer has a centuries-old tradition, and it is mostly associated with the Xhosa and Zulu people. It is usually made with... READ MORE

Springbokkie is a South African layered shooter consisting of equal parts crème de menthe and Amarula cream liqueur. In order to prepare it, Amarula should be poured into a shot glass first, followed by crème de menthe. The ... READ MORE