Fine dining is available, but in the DR, the simpler, the better. Visit any corner store or pharmacy and order a cerveza "vestida de novia" (dressed like a bride) — in other words, a bottle of beer so cold it's coated in white frost. The country's preferred liquor is rum, and most Dominicans like to drink Brugal, a typical smooth brand, on the rocks or on ice. You can also order a fruit smoothie ("battita"), which, in the DR, comes with optional evaporated milk for a sweeter experience.