Christmas Drink Recipes

Homemade Griotka cherry liqueur requires just three ingredients: 1 kg of sour cherries, 300 g of sugar and 1 litre of alcohol. The rest takes care of itself during seven weeks of infusion in a bright spot, as the cherries release their colour, tartness and aroma into the alcohol. The result is a deep ruby-red liqueur that many families save until Christmas. The same proportions work whether you…

Punch – The Drink That Brings the World Together Punch has a long history and remains a symbol of friendship, warmth, and social gatherings. Its name comes from the Indian word pañch (“five”) – referring to the five basic ingredients: alcohol, sugar, citrus, water, and spices. The drink made its way to Europe in the 17th century through merchants of the British East India Company and quickly…

The history of grog – when rum was mixed with water and courage Grog originated in the 18th century on British naval ships. Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed Old Grog (after his grogram coat – a thick fabric), ordered sailors in 1740 to dilute their daily rum ration with water to prevent drunkenness and dehydration. This mixture of rum, water, lemon, and sugar became iconic—it ward off the cold,…

When it gets cold outside and the air smells of cinnamon, cloves, and citrus, it's time for mulled wine. This drink, with a history dating back to ancient Rome, is now an integral part of winter markets, holidays, and evenings at home. Mulled wine is not just about taste, but also about atmosphere – about the warmth it brings to your hands and soul. How mulled wine came about Mulled wine has…

Eggnog is one of the classic drinks on every holiday table. Even if you can buy it in a shop, the best eggnog is still the one you make yourself. Try this recipe, which you're sure to follow. What do you need for eggnog? - 500 ml rum (vodka, whisky - whatever you like)    Tip: we recommend rums - Dos Maderas, Black Tears, Kraken, Doorly's, Chairman's Reserve- 1 condensed milk/salco (if you want…