Beer & soft drinks

Beer in Europe is very popular. I have noted that beer is cheaper than soft drinks. A tiny glass bottle of Coca-cola Light (diet coke) is the same price as a jumbo glass of beer.

That said, the law in Slovakia has zero tolerance for drinking and driving. That means if you are driving you may not have even ONE drink. No alcohol whatsoever is allowed.

A popular alternative beverage for the designated driver and lots of others is called Kofola. This is made in Slovakia and is a dark, caramel-colored carbonated soft drink that is even offered on draft. My opinion of Kofola? Way too much sugar and caffeine. Not bad tasting, a cross between cola and root beer, but the caffeine and sugar take it out of the running for me.

I see very few sugar free soft drinks here. In fact, most people drink carbonated water and fruit juices and, of course, beer. We have begun to order tap water. Mineral water is also more expensive than beer......... Tap water, so far, has been free. But don't expect any ice in any beverage anywhere, anytime.