15 cocktails from around the world that will transport you to new destinations

A country's popular cocktail can give insight into the culture, history, and tradition of a place.Priscila Zambotto/Getty Images/BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Getty Images/Juan Jose Napuri/Getty Images

• You can explore a destination without ever leaving the couch by experiencing its cuisine and drinks.
• Sip a Bellini and imagine being on the canals of Venice, or shake a mojito to be transported to Cuba.
• If it's something fruity, bitter, or caffeinated you're craving, this list of cocktails from around the world has you covered.
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People travel the world for different reasons. Some travel to explore churches, buildings, and monuments. Others want to take in the art and history of a location, and some want to explore the grandiose nature a destination has to offer.

Others want to eat and drink.

While stepping on a plane and flying across the world isn't possible right now, traveling still is. It just has to be done from home.

Whether you want to immerse yourself in virtual museum tours, digital park treks, or a travel film, you can explore a new destination.

For travelers who prioritize food and drink when setting off to a new location, here are drinks from around the world that you can make from your kitchen.