In the event, they have settled for banning sales of drink for less than the tax paid on it (alcohol duty, plus VAT, a consumption tax).

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Besides its excellent food, unique attractions and unmatched joie de vivre, it is perhaps the best value of any major tourist city in the nation, with lodging, food and especially drink all for far less than you might expect.

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Plain coconut waters can be an ideal beverage for those who are looking for a drink that is less sweet than soda or juice, but the calories can add up if you are not careful.

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Although Kickstart may look like an energy drink, it has far less caffeine, at 92 milligrams for a 16-ounce can.

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Or why not campaign for the French, especially men, to smoke and drink less?

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For there is another side to this drink's story, less about small-town Nebraska loyalties than about American mobility.

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But Tiger Beer is less of a niche drink than it used to be, which poses a quandary for the brewer.

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