CONTENTS
Section 1 The Red Dwarf Food and Drinks Guide FAQ List.
Section 2 The foods from Red Dwarf including recipes.
Section 3 The drinks from Red Dwarf including recipes.
KEY
All new or changed material (updated since the last edition)
is marked with the following symbol in the margin: |
RD = Red Dwarf.
IWCD = The first RD novel, Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers.
BTL = The second RD novel, Better Than Life.
LH = Doug Naylor's sequel to BTL, Last Human.
BKW = Rob Grant's sequel to BTL, Backwards.
LOG = The 1996 RD diary, The Red Dwarf Log No. 1996.
SCSM = The book, Red Dwarf Space Corps Survival Manual.
Pt. * refers to the part of the novel.
Ch * refers to the chapter within the Pt. of the novel.
RDF&DG stands for the Red Dwarf Food and Drinks Guide
CREDITS
The Red Dwarf Food and Drinks Guide is maintained by DC, devised by
DC and Patrick M Berry and derived from an original catalogue in the
Red Dwarf Frequently Asked Questions List.
The material in this document is provided by:
DC
Patrick Berry
Ingrid Vaalund
Philip Roberts-Jones
Mandy Cage
Richard Talbot-Jones
Chris Winkelmann
Dave Hollins, Space Cadet
Pete Siekierski
Robert Graff
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This document is Copyright 1997-98 by Denis Cage. It may be freely
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published for profit in any form.
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SECTION ONE
The Red Dwarf Food and Drink Guide FAQ List
Q: What is the Red Dwarf Food and Drink Guide?
A: The RDF&DG is an attempt to document all the foods and drinks
mentioned in the British scifi comedy series, Red Dwarf.
Q: What's the point of the Red Dwarf Food and Drink Guide?
A: Uhhh...
Q: What sort of stuff gets put into the RDF&DG?
A: If there are any edible substances or things that one may drink
mentioned in any of the episodes or books of Red Dwarf, they are
entitled to a listing here. We also put up here any recipes for the
listed foods and drinks as well as detailed descriptions of what they
are. One day I hope to include pictures.
Q: What if I notice something that should be in the RDF&DG but isn't?
A: Scroll to the bottom of the document and use the form to let me know.
Q: When does the RDF&DG get updated?
A: Whenever there is anything new added or any changes made.
Q: How can I get the very latest version of the RDF&DG?
A: The latest version can always be found at
http://www.galaxycorp.com/rd_food_and_drink. If you can't access the
latest html version, e-mail me at dencage@mailexcite.com and I'll
send you a plain text copy.
Q: What's new in the RDF&DG version 1.4?
A: Updated DC's e-mail addy.
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SECTION TWO
The Foods from Red Dwarf
Alphabetti Spaghetti
Overcooked tinned pasta in tomato sauce shaped like letters of the
alphabet.
References: "Polymorph" (3-3), IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 6.
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Bhindi bhaji [pronounced Bindy Badgey]
Indian vegetable dish made with okra; Cat's alias in Lister's ploy to
trick the simulants into thinking he was not human in "Gunmen...".
References: "Gunmen..." (6-3).
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Black Pudding
Pigs blood, boiled and seasoned and made into a sausage.
References: LH Pt. 2 Ch 1.
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Bungalore Phall
Very hot Indian dish, hotter than Vindaloo.
References: LOG October 3.
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Cabbage
Green leafy vegetable.
References: LH Pt. 2 Ch 6.
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Carrot
Long orange root vegetable.
References: "Legion" (6-2), LH Pt. 2 Ch 3.
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Caviare
The roe, or eggs, of sturgeon fish, eaten as a delicacy.
References: IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 2.
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Chestnuts
Nut of the sweet schestnut tree, usually roasted and served at Christmas.
References: LOG December 7.
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Chicken Kiev
Breast of chicken, stuffed with garlic butter, breadcrumbed and deep-fried.
References: LH Pt. 2 Ch 1.
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Chicken Marengo
Chicken cooked with red pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes.
References: "Confidence & Paranoia" (1-5), IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 20.
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Chicken Nugget
Small breaded chunks of chicken.
References: "Kryten" (2-1), IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 18.
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Chicken Soup
Soup of chicken.
References: "The End" (1-1), "Kryten" (2-1), IWCD Pt. 1 Ch15,
IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 16.
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Roast Chicken
Chicken roasted.
References: "Waiting for God" (1-4).
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Chilli
Minced beef and kidney beans flavoured with chilli peppers or chilli
powder.
References: "Thanks for the Memory" (2-3), IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 20,
IWCD Pt.2 Ch 22, LH Pt. 1 Ch 1, LH Pt. 2 Ch 1.
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Chips
The British name for French Fries, sliced, deep-fried potato chunks.
References: "Confidence & Paranoia" (1-5), LH Pt. 2 Ch 1,
LOG October 3.
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Chutney
Fruit piccalilli (pickled relish), often eaten with cold meat.
References: "Thanks for the Memory" (2-3), IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 19,
LH Pt. 2 Ch 1.
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Cornflakes
Breakfast cereal. Toasted flakes of corn served in milk and usually
sprinkled with sugar.
References: LH Pt. 2 Ch 1.
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Crispies
Breakfast cereal of cracked rice, served with milk and sugar.
References: "The End" (1-1), "Blue" (7-5).
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Curry
Any of various hot, spicy dishes from the Indian sub-continent.
References: "Me^2" (1-6), LH Pt. 1 Ch 1, LOG August 9.
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After Eight Mint
An rich plain chocolate-covered soft mint thins marketed in the UK.
References: "Me^2" (1-6).
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Gazpacho Soup
Spanish tomato & cucumber cold soup that often includes garlic, olive
oil, and bread. It is served cold. Common in Spain and upscale
American restaurants.
References: "Me^2" (1-6), IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 30, IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 32,
IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 33, LOG November 25.
Recipe: "Gazpacho Soup"
For the soup:
75 ml (3 fl oz) red wine or sherry vinegar;
310 ml (11 fll oz) water;
1 cucumber, peeled & roughly chopped;
1 small red pepper, cored, deseeded, roughly chopped;
1 small green pepper, cored, deseeded, roughly chopped;
450 g (1 lb) very ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped;
150 ml (5 fl oz) passata (pure, sieved tomato pulp);
2 gloves of garlic, peeled & chopped;
1 small onion, peeled and chopped;
Several shakes of Tabasco;
3 sprigs of fresh mint;
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup;
200 ml (7 fl oz) virgin olive oil;
400 g (14 oz) ice cubes;
salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To add to the soup before serving:
1/4 of a red pepper, finely chopped;
1/4 of a green pepper, finely chopped;
1/2 a small red onion, finely chopped;
5 cm (2") piece of cucumber, peeled,deseeded & finely chopped;
2 tomatoes, peeled, deseeded & finely chopped;
2-3 slices of white bread, cubed and shallow fried in 3 tablespoons
light olive oil until golden and crisp;
8 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped;
6-8 ice cubes.
Click here for method and a photo.
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Haggis
Scottish delicacy of sheep intestines and oats boiled or steamed in a
sheep stomach.
References: "Balance of Power" [irradiated] (1-3).
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Hummus
Paste made from pureed chickpeas and ground sesame seeds, used
as a sandwich spread or dip in the Middle East.
References: Dimension Jump (4-5).
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Hot Dog
A sausage frankfurter served with sauce in a bread roll.
References: "Waiting for God" (1-4), LOG March 10.
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Iced Bun
Bread bun covered with a layer of soft frosting.
References: "Balance of Power" (1-3).
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King Prawn
A large prawn, small crustaceous seafood.
References: "Legion" (6-2).
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Kipper
A herring, cured by splitting, salting and smoking. Eaten as a breakfast
food in some parts of the UK, and by Ace Rimmer - what a guy!
References: "Dimension Jump" (4-5), "Emohawk:.." (6-4), "Stoke me
a Clipper..." (7-2).
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Kulfi
Indian Ice Cream
References: "Tikka To Ride" (7-1).
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Liquorice Allsorts
Any of various liquorice flavoured sweet assortments.
References: "Legion" (6-2), LH Pt. 2 Ch 3.
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Madras Sauce
A standard, mild curry sauce, less hot than Vindaloo.
References:
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Mint Imperial
A very hard, small, roun, white mint.
References: "Legion" (6-2), LH Pt. 2 Ch 3.
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Pasta
Made from durum wheat, any of various Italoan dishes.
References: "Tikka To Ride" (7-1).
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Peanuts
Small nuts, grown underground.
References: IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 13, LH Pt. 2 Ch 3, LOG January 23.
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Pepperami
Long, thin spicy snack sausage marketed in the UK.
References: LOG October 23, 24.
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Plums
Hard-stoned, egg-shaped fruit.
References: LH Pt. 2 Ch 4.
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Popcorn
The popped product of dried corn.
References: "Me^2" (1-6).
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Poppadoms
Another Indian food item. Thin lentil-flour wafers resembling tortillas,
deep fried until crisp.
References: "D.N.A." (4-2), "Tikka To Ride" (7-1), IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 19,
LOG October 3.
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Porridge
Boiled oats eaten as a breakfast cereal.
References: LH Pt. 2 Ch 14.
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Pot Noodle
Instant noodle product marketed in the UK by Golden Wonder, a snack food
company. A plastic container with pre-cooked dried noodles and
flavourings inside. To prepare it, you add boiling water. The product
is marketed in the US under the name "Cup O' Noodles".
References: "Marooned" (3-2), "Demons & Angels" AKA "Hi & Lo" (5-5).
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Sausage Pate
Ground, compressed sausage meat.
References: "Balance of Power" (1-3).
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Shami Kebab
Appetiser served in Indian restaurants. Consists of finely ground meat
and lots of spices, grilled over a flame. The meat is a mixture of pork
and either goat (in more authentic restaurants) or beef (in less
authentic ones). You typically get two shami kebabs with a salad side
dish. Sometimes prepared and served in an egg coating, similar to an
ommelette.
References: "Polymorph" ['Shami Kebab Diablo'] (3-3), IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 1.
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Spam
Chopped ham and pork compressed into tins.
References: "The End" (1-1).
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Tapas
Spanish hors d'ouevres. From the Spanish "tapar", meaning "to
cover," a tapa was originally a free snack (typically a bit of sliced
ham) placed on top of a drink to keep insects out. Nowadays tapas can
be almost any Spanish food, when served as an appetiser with drinks.
Tapas bars are popular hangouts for trendy upscale people, which is why
Lister felt that merely going into one made him a class traitor.
Reference: DNA?
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Taramasalata
Greek appetiser consisting of a light paste of fish roe, olive oil,
lemon juice, and moistened bread crumbs or mashed potatoes.
References: "Dimension Jump" (4-5).
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Tarka Dahl
Mild curry dish based on lentils; Lister's alias in hiss ploy to
trick the simulants into thinking he was not human in "Gunmen...".
References: "Gunmen..." (6-3).
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Tikka
Diced chicken, fish, lamb, or even cheese, marinated in yoghurt and
mild spices and cooked in a tandoor, usually on skewers.
References: "Tikka To Ride" (7-1).
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Toast
Grilled bread slices.
References: "Future Echoes" (1-2), "Waiting for God" (1-4),
"White Hole" (4-4).
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Topic Bar
A chocolate bar.
References: "Stasis Leak" (2-4), "Marooned" (3-2).
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Trout a la Creme
Pan-fried trout with a cream sauce.
References: "Balance of Power" (1-3).
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Turkey
Big bird, traditionally roasted, and served at Christmas in the UK and
Thanksgivibg in the US.
References: LOG December 16, 26, 27, 28, 29.
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Vindaloo
The most frequently mentioned food item on the show, is a very, very
hot Indian curry dish. Most Indian restaurants have them on the menu.
They can contain almost any variety of meat, thus Lister's references
to "mutton vindaloo", "chicken vindaloo" etc.
References: "Future Echoes" (1-2), "Balance of Power" (1-3),
"Waiting for God" (1-4), "D.N.A." (4-2), LH Pt. 2 Ch 1, LOG January 22,
LOG February 19, LOG April 13, LOG August 9.
Recipe: "Chicken Vindaloo"
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds;
2-3 hot, dried red chillies;
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds;
A 2 cm (3") stick of cinammon;
1.5 teaspoons whole black mustard seeds;
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar;
1.5 teaspoons salt;
1 teaspoon light brown sugar;
10 tablespoons vegetable oil;
190 g (6.5 oz) onions, peeled and sliced;
5 tablespoons plus 225 ml (8 fl oz) water;
900 g (2 lb) boneless chicken cut into small chunks;
A 2.5 cm (1") cube of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped;
A small, whole head of garlic, separated & peeled;
1 tablesppon ground coriander seeds;
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric.
Click here for method.
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SECTION THREE
The Drinks from Red Dwarf
Advocaat [pronounced Ad-va-car]
An egg and brandy concoction disliked by... well... most people in the
Western world, actually; especially Dave Lister.
References: "Tikka To Ride" (7-1).
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Android Home Brew
A special type of beer brewed by Holly for Kryten's farewell party in
"The Last Day". It's kind of a cross between Vimto and liquid nitrogen.
References: "The Last Day" (3-1).
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Beer
Beer is best summed up by Kryten as a 'fermented vegetable product',
flavoured with hops.
References: "Confidence & Paranoia" (1-5), IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 12,
LH Pt. 1 Ch 1.
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Bitter
Strong, slightly bitter tasting beer, usually served at room temperature.
References: "Backwards" (3-1).
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Bourbon
American Whisky.
References: LH Pt. 2 Ch 6.
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Cinzano Bianco
Italian aperitif particularly disliked by Dave Lister who's pool
opponents nicknamed him after the drink because once he was on the
table, you couldn't get rid of him.
References: "White Hole" (4-4), "Tikka To Ride" (7-1),
IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 5.
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Chateau d'Yquem [pronounced Chatto dekkehm]
Very expensive white wine.
References: IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 4.
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Coffee
Very popular rich, caffeinated hot beverage.
References: "Future Echoes" (1-2), IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 12,
IWCD Pt.2 Ch 19, LH Pt. 2 Ch 2, LH Pt. 2 Ch 6.
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Coke
The original Cola drink marketed worldwide by the Coca Cola Company.
The original Cola drink contained coca leaves, cola beans and caramel.
References: IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 14.
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Dom Perignon [pronounced Dom Perin-yohn]
An exclusive brand of Champagne.
References: IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 5.
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Glen Fujiyama
A fictional brand of Whisky. It is supposed to represent a
future Japanese buy-out of Glenlivet whisky.
References: IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 8, IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 11, IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 32.
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Guinness
Dark, creamy stout beer.
References: IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 3
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Lager
Light, cold beer.
References: "Confidence & Paranoia" (1-5), "D.N.A." (4-2),
"White Hole" (4-4), "Legion" (6-2), LH Pt. 2 Ch 3, LOG February 6,
LOG March 19.
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Lapsang tea
Chinese herbal tea leaf.
References: IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 2.
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Mango Juice
The juice of the popular fruit: Mango!
References: All episodes except 'Dimension Jump', 'Gunmen...'
and 'Stoke me a Clipper' in the RD theme music, 'Fun in the Sun'.
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Margarita
Cocktail made from tequila.
References: "Out of Time" (6-6), LOG July 9.
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Martini
Aperitif.
References: IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 23.
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Mezcals
An Indian hard liquer.
References: IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 3.
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Milk
References: "The End" (1-1), "Kryten" (2-1), IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 16,
IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 19, IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 3, IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 6, LH Pt. 2 Ch 1,
LH Pt. 2 Ch 6.
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Milkshake
Thick cold drink made with milk and flavoured with the likes of chocolate,
fruit and vanilla. Lister prefers beer flavoured milkshake, a
recipe he invented.
References: "Confidence and Paranoia" (1-5), LOG March 19,
LOG October 3.
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Mimosian Telekinetic Wine
Green coulored liquid you will into your mouth by the power of the mind
and then telepathically decide on it's taste. (Not available in 20th
Century shops!).
References: "Legion" (6-2).
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Orange Juice
Juice of orange fruit.
References: LH Pt. 2 Ch 1.
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Pepsi
The world's second biggest Cola drink franchise.
References: IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 14.
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Perrier
Bottled drinking water from the Perrier springs in France.
References: "Better Than Life" (2-2), "Gunmen..." (6-3).
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Pina Colada
Cocktail of rum, coconut and pineapple.
References: IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 3.
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Rettib [pronounced Air-ss-tib]
Bitter on Backwards Earth.
References: "Backwards" (3-1).
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Sake [pronounced Saa-kay]
Japanese wine made of rice.
References: IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 3, IWCD Pt. 3 Ch 8.
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San Francisco Earthquake
???
References: IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 12.
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Tea
The most popular hot drink in the UK made from refreshing blends of
tea leaves.
References: IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 16, IWCD Pt. 2 Ch 18, LH Pt. 2 Ch 6.
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Tequila
Mexican spirit made from cactus juice, favoured by the Riviera Kid.
References: "Gunmen..." (6-3).
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Urine Recyc
Recycled urine which resembles Margerita but tastes rather more like
an unpleasant Dutch lager.
References: "Out of Time" (6-6).
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Vimto
Fruity soft drink widely available in the UK. It's ingredients include
blackcurrants, raspberries and grapes and is available still or sparkling.
References: "The Last Day" (3-3).
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Vodka
Spirit originating in Russia made from grain.
References: IWCD Pt. 1 Ch 3.
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Whisky
Rough spirit made from cereals.
References: "Me^2" (1-6), "Gunmen..." (6-3), LH Pt. 2 Ch 6.
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