5 most attractive Christmas drinks in the world
(Baonghean.vn) - Christmas in Western countries is a holiday with a long history, associated with many unique and diverse cultural features. Traditional Christmas drinks are an indispensable part of this holiday, let's travel around the world and taste the attractive drinks for Christmas Eve.
United Kingdom: Mulled Cider
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Hot apple cider - tangy, tart and mild - perfect for a peaceful Christmas night. |
Cider has always been a favorite drink in Northern Europe, so it is no surprise that this drink appears on the list of indispensable Christmas drinks. Mulled Cider is made from apple cider, cloves, star anise, cinnamon, vanilla and some other spices. All of it is heated and gives us a light alcoholic drink, aromatic and slightly sour, bringing a pleasant feeling that is very suitable for the Christmas atmosphere.
German: Gluhwein
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Glühwein - the German version ofGlögg, or hot wine, is an indispensable drink at European Christmas markets. |
The word Glühwein is a German word for the hot irons used in the distillation process. This German favorite Christmas drink is actually mulled wine – the perfect companion for a stroll through the Christmas markets. It sounds simple, but making Glühwein is more than just heating wine. You will need some ingredients like white sugar, cinnamon, orange, cloves, and cardamom to enhance the flavor of this drink.
Italy: Bombardino
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Italy is known for its beautiful, charming boys and girls and...Bombardino. |
A popular drink in the Italian ski resorts, the Bombardino is described as “explosive like a bomb” – as its name suggests. Made with a 50:50 ratio of brandy and Advocaat – a Dutch alcoholic drink made from wine and eggs. To finish, a shot of espresso is added and whipped cream is topped off. Bombardino will bring you an impressive Christmas flavor that will never be forgotten.
USA: Eggnog
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Eggnog - whipped cream and eggnog, so rich you won't be able to have a second glass until... next Christmas. |
In the United States and some parts of Canada, the cold Christmas holiday would not be complete without this delicious, creamy drink made from eggs and milk. A glass of Eggnog is made with the following ingredients: eggs, sugar, full-fat milk, heavy cream, freshly grated nutmeg, cinnamon, and bourbon or whiskey. Who wouldn’t want to sip a hot glass of Eggnog on a peaceful Christmas Eve?
Chile: Monocola
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A refreshing glass of Cola de mono for a tropical Christmas, why not? |
The name of this drink is quite… odd, translated as “monkey’s tail”. Made with ingredients such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, milk, instant coffee, the final flavor of this unique drink is pisco – a typical Chilean and Peruvian liquor extracted from grapes and classified in the same category as cognac. Unlike the Christmas drinks mentioned above, Cola de mono is drunk cold to suit the hot climate of Chile.
And you, what kind of drink do you treat yourself to enjoy Christmas Eve?
Thuc Anh
(Compiled from many Internet sources)
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