Poison in cocktails: alcohol is life-threatening in these vacation destinations

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 05.11.2025

Adulterated spirits are becoming increasingly common in popular vacation destinations. The British government warns against methanol in cocktails - just one sip can be fatal.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is urgently warning travelers against consuming cheap, unpackaged alcoholic beverages abroad. The reason: several cases of serious methanol poisoning, which can result in blindness or even death.

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Poison in cocktails: alcohol is life-threatening in these vacation destinations