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Forget soccer—alcohol is what brings the world together. Our globetrotting guide to drinking in LA proves it really is a small world after all. Bon voyage! —Jon Sattler 
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Austria: Stroh at The Red LionWhile most hit this German pub to drinkin ze beer or sample the strudel, we come to test our resolve with Stroh, a butterscotch-flavored Austrian rum that makes 151 look like a sissy little girly man. Prost!
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Nic's Beverly HillsWith an international collection of super-smooth vodkas and the Vodbox, a walk-in freezer that would be the envy of any movie villain, there’s no better place than Nic’s to bond over the cocktail Sean Connery made famous by ordering it shaken, not stirred.
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England: Boddingtons at The Cat & FiddleBoddingtons’ smooth taste makes it the best British export since David Beckham, and it’s on tap at this celeb-filled British pub. Cheers!
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Ireland: Irish Car Bomb at Finn McCool’sIf you're looking to live dangerously but don't want to terrorize your stomach, order an Irish car bomb, an explosive mixture of Guinness, Bailey's and Irish whiskey that will have you singing like Bono, dancing like Michael Flatley and giggling like a leprechaun.
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Spain: Sangria at SangriaThis South Bay hotspot serves sangria straight from the tap, just like Mom used to do back in Madrid. Salud!
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Italy: Wine at La MascheraWhen the world hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore. When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's Maschera.
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Mexico CityWith super-stiff pours and top-notch tequilas, there's no need to cross the border for a trip to Margaritaville.
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France: French Connection at Bar NoirMixing Cognac with Grand Marnier will lead to a French Connection, and maybe a French kiss, at this intimate hotel bar.
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Brazil: Caipirinha at Bossa NovaForget Carnival, Cachaça is the true national spirit of Brazil. This Brazilian restaurant brings the party to life with huge servings of the cocktail that put it on the map.
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Ethiopia: Honey Wine at NyalaThe nectar of the gods' rich flavor and sensual texture create a safari for the senses. The drink is a perfect match for the tribal décor and communal cuisine of this Ethiopian eatery.
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Singapore: Singapore Sling at Good Luck BarWith its opium-den décor and syrupy Singapore slings, Good Luck puts the East in this Eastside bar.
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Transylvania: Count Chocula at The Little CaveAt this kitschy Transylvanian hideaway, ordering one too many of these concoctions, made with vodka and crème de cacao, may cause you to lean over and tell the Morrissey fan seated next to you, "I vant to suck your cocktail."
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Japan: Sake at OrchidEven though this K-Town karaoke joint makes more than 100 kinds of martinis, it's the sake that brings out the William Hung in all of us.
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Kentucky: PBR at Bigfoot LodgeNothing's more
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NYC: Manhattan at The DerbyBourbon and the old Brown Derby: Two American classics that go great together. Add a little vermouth to smooth things out and a cherry to sweeten the pot, and you've got a cocktail with enough East Coast class to rival the martini.
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Tahiti: Great White Shark at Tiki-TiThose hunting for something with a lot of bite, sail on down to this pint-sized Polynesian pub and harpoon one of these killer rum drinks.
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Scotland: Scotch at Gallery BarThis elegant, old-school hotel bar features a fine selection of bourbon's smoky sibling. Soccer hooligans and kilt-wearing cross-dressers should find their Braveheart fix elsewhere.
 
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 Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water.
-W.C. Fields
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