Snuggle up to this recipe for warm spiced wine, popular throughout northern Europe around Christmas and throughout the cold winter months.
Tag: Alcoholic
Tej
Tej, or tejj, is an Ethiopian sweet wine, similar to mead, that is made from fermented honey and a special kind of hops called gesho.
Sangría
Sangría is the classic Spanish accompaniment to summertime meals. It is not necessary to use an expensive wine, but you should try to use something Spanish.
Mojitos
This mojito is Cuba’s answer to the mint julep — perfect on a hot summer day. Mojitos have been around since at least the mid-1800s.
Mint Julep
This sweet, minty, boozy concoction is the perfect foil for a hot, humid Southern evening.
Michelada
Cervezas preparadas, or “prepared beers,” are popular throughout Mexico. The simplest version of a michelada uses lime juice and hot sauce to give beer a spicy, tangy kick.
Maiwein
Maiwein, or May wine, is a German springtime tradition. Heady notes of sweet woodruff are infused into white wine for a celebratory beverage.
Limoncello
This popular after-dinner liqueur from the south of Italy is classically made with lemons from the Isle of Capri.
Coquito
Coquito is a popular Christmas beverage in Puerto Rico. It has similarities to American eggnog, but the use of creme de coco or coconut milk gives it a unique island flavor.
Caipirinha
The national cocktail of Brazil, the caipirinha (kai-pi-REE-nyuh) is a heady mix of lime juice and cachaça (kah-SHAH-suh), a brandy-like alcohol distilled from sugarcane juice.