Why Malta Dominicana is the Best Caribbean Drink
If you grew up in a Dominican household, or even if you just spent a summer hanging out in Washington Heights or Santo Domingo, you definitely know the unmistakable sound of a malta dominicana being cracked open. That "psshht" sound followed by the scent of deep, roasted molasses is basically the soundtrack to a million childhood memories. It's one of those drinks that defies easy explanation to people who didn't grow up with it. Is it a soda? Sort of. Is it a beer? Well, it's made from barley and hops, but it's strictly non-alcoholic. It's its own category entirely, and honestly, nothing else really compares. ...