Kir

Let’s delve into the world of Burgundy’s offerings once more. Kir is a cocktail born in Burgundy, crafted from entirely Burgundian ingredients: Aligoté white wine and blackcurrant liqueur known as crème de cassis.

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Bicicletta

After racking up thousands of kilometers on my bike odometer (I must clarify I’m not a cycling enthusiast, and spinning pedals isn’t my go-to sport), there’s a cocktail I simply can’t ignore: the Bicicletta, which fittingly means “bicycle” in Italian.

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Feuerzangenbowle, fire-tongs punch

Winter is here, the holiday spirit is in the air, and it’s time for something not only warming but also cheerful. Feuerzangenbowle is a traditional German drink based on Glühwein (hot mulled wine).

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Mulled Wine

Winter has arrived, making it the perfect time to talk about mulled wine—and more importantly, to prepare it and warm yourself with such aromatic drink. Mulled wine, gluhwein, glogg, bisschopswijn, izvar, vin chaud — these are just a few of the many names for this spiced, heated wine. It is popular in nearly every country where wine is consumed and where the weather occasionally turns cold enough to crave a warming beverage.

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Sangria

Summer, bright sun, heat…It’s the season when we crave everything vivid, vibrant, and refreshing. And it’s the perfect time for Sangria.

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