DRINKS
what plant is tequila made from?
agave
what is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
Where you can buy biggest karbonade in Riga? Name at least one place.
lokals karbonades/ laika bulvaris
Most famous Latvian herbal liquor
Riga black balsam
During Ligo, people traditionally stay awake until this time of day
Sunrise
What is the difference between an aperitif and a digestif?
An aperitif is served before a meal to stimulate appetite; a digestif is served after a meal to aid digestion
What are the three classic ingredients of a traditional margherita pizza?
Tomatoe, mozarella, basil
Which Riga restaurant is known for italian cuisine and is located on Baznicas street?
Italissimo
Which Riga bar is famous for its rooftop location with a panoramic view over the city?
Skyline bar
This is traditionally built and lit during ligo celebrations
Bonfire
Which classic cocktail contains - gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, champagne and lemon twist
French 75
Which country is famous for inventing croissants?
Austria
Which Riga restaurant concept is known for modern Latvian cuisine and chefs tasting expierience, and has received a Michelin star.
Max Cekot Kitchen
Which Latvian craft brewery, founded in Riga, is known for beers inspired by Latvian mythology and folklore?
Labietis
This tree is associated with Ligo wreaths and symbolises strength
Oak tree
What does “single malt” mean in whisky terminology?
A whiskey made from malted barley at one single distillery
Which Latvian product has received EU protected designation of origin status and is made according to traditional methods?
Sklandrausis
Name the Riga restaurant that received a Michelin star and is connected with chef Kristaps Sīlis
JOHN Chefs Hall
This Riga cocktail bar shares its name with a classic gin coct
Gimlet Nordic cocktail bar
According to tradition, morning dew on Ligo is believed to bring this
Health and good fortune
Which country mojito come from?
Cuba
What is the fifth basic taste, alongside sweet, sour, salty and bitter?
Umami
Michelin inspectors judge restaurants by five main criteria. Name at least three.
Quality of ingredients, harmony of flavours, mastery of technique, chefs personality, consistency
This Riga bars name sounds more like a comic book than a pub.
Clayton McNamaras Drinking Emporium - Super Hero‘s bar
This natural event makes Ligo one of the shortest nights of the year
Summer solstice