Cristal
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Cristal is the name of a prestigous Champagne produced by Louis Roederer that is easily recognized by its clear ("crystal") bottle, anti-UV cellophane wrapper, and gold label. It was first created in 1876 for Alexander II of Russia. It is prominently consumed as a status symbol by rappers, who make frequent reference to it in their music, also calling it "cris" or "crissy".
Other uses
- Cristal is a Cuban beer brewed by Cerveceria Bucanero.
- Cristal is a Peruvian beer brewed by Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston. There are many other beer brands in Latin America that share the "Cristal" moniker (like Pilsener Cristal in Chile).
- Cristal Alken is a beer produced by Alken-Maes in Belgium.
- Cristal is a cocktail made of 50% Licor 43 and 50% Vodka (or Tekila).