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Creative winter cocktails - the highlights for the drinks menu

Cocktails are not just a summer hit! The cold season also invites you to experiment with creative Christmas cocktails and warming winter drinks. Mulled gin, hot Aperol and Sagré - these trends should be on every drinks menu this winter.

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🍹 Test Your Knowledge of Winter Drinks! 🍹

Are you a true connoisseur of winter delights? Find out with our exciting quiz on the hottest trends on the Winter Menu 2024! Did you know that the "Hot Toddy" has been considered a home remedy for colds in a certain country for centuries? Or do you know the origin city of the popular Aperol?

Have fun quizzing! 😊

Winter cocktails: trends and inspiration

What´s it all about?

🍸Cocktails are not only popular in summer

🍸 Trends and inspiration for winter drinks

🍸 Non-alcoholic winter cocktails
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  1. The "Hot Toddy" is a popular winter drink. In which country has it been a household remedy for colds for centuries?

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    Scotland is correct. Hot Toddy is a centuries-old recipe - in Scotland it is a tried and tested remedy for colds with a cold or cough.

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    Scotland is correct. Hot Toddy is a centuries-old recipe - in Scotland it is a tried and tested remedy for colds with a cold or cough.

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  2. Which city is considered to be the place of origin of Aperol?

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    Aperol was created in 1919 by Luigi and Silvio Barbieri. They first showcased Aperol at the Padua International Fair, and it's since become one of Italy's most popular liqueurs.

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    Aperol was created in 1919 by Luigi and Silvio Barbieri. They first showcased Aperol at the Padua International Fair, and it's since become one of Italy's most popular liqueurs.

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  3. What makes Licor 43, which is used in white mulled wine, special?

    Correct!

    A total of 43 ingredients give Spain's most popular and best-selling liqueur its unique interplay of flavours.

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    A total of 43 ingredients give Spain's most popular and best-selling liqueur its unique interplay of flavours.

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  4. In which country was mulled wine first sold commercially in its modern form?

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    In 1956, Rudolf Kunzmann from Augsburg produced ready-bottled mulled wine that was affordable for the masses for the first time.

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    In 1956, Rudolf Kunzmann from Augsburg produced ready-bottled mulled wine that was affordable for the masses for the first time.

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  5. Better Luck next time!Not bad!Congratulations!Great job!

    You answered of questions correctly!

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  • Cranberry Rosemary Bennet - A fruity cocktail with gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice and rosemary syrup.

    Cranberry Rosemary Bennet

    A fruity cocktail with gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice and rosemary syrup. The combination of sweet and tart makes it the perfect aperitif for the festive season.
  • Espresso Martini - An invigorating cocktail of vodka, freshly brewed espresso and coffee liqueur.

    Espresso Martini

    An invigorating cocktail made from vodka, freshly brewed espresso and coffee liqueur. Ideal as a digestif after a festive meal.
Drinks Menu

Raise a glass!

Mulled wine in the winter and caipirinhas in the summer? Yawn! Check out these 12 creative drink ideas for all seasons.

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  • Hot Toddy - A classic hot drink made from whisky, hot water, honey and lemon juice.

    Hot Toddy

    A classic hot drink made from whisky, hot water, honey and lemon juice. Often garnished with a cinnamon stick and a slice of lemon, it warms you up from the inside.
  • White mulled wine - An alternative to red mulled wine, prepared with white wine, oranges, cinnamon, cloves and honey.

    White mulled wine

    An alternative to red mulled wine, prepared with white wine, oranges, cinnamon, cloves and honey. Lighter in flavour, but just as warming. Tip: A dash of Licor 43 gives the white mulled wine a sweet, exotic flavour. Garnished with a slice of orange, the drink adds variety to the drinks menu.

MULLED WINE

Mulled wine has its roots in antiquity, where spiced wines were drunk cold and with pepper. Modern mulled wine was created in Augsburg in 1956, despite the ban on sugar in wine at the time. Today, mulled wine is made from red, white or even rosé wine, heated with spices such as cinnamon, cloves and orange peel. The numerous variations make it a popular classic - and a shot, for example with rum, amaretto, liqueur 43, Cointreau or whisky, provides that little bit extra. METRO offers a large selection of mulled wines for catering and events - also in 10 litre canisters.

It is also worth taking a look at non-alcoholic alternatives, which have found more and more fans in recent years. Mocktails offer enjoyment without alcohol and are the ideal choice for drivers, the health-conscious or anyone who simply wants to avoid alcohol. With creative recipes and sophisticated ingredients, alcohol-free winter drinks are in no way inferior to their alcoholic counterparts.
  • Non-alcoholic mulled wine sour - A mocktail made from non-alcoholic mulled wine, lemon juice and sugar syrup.

    Non-alcoholic mulled wine sour

    A mocktail made from non-alcoholic mulled wine, lemon juice and sugar syrup. Served with ice and a slice of lemon, it is a tangy alternative.
  • Non-alcoholic Glögg - A Scandinavian hot drink made from orange juice, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom

    Non-alcoholic Glögg

    A Scandinavian hot drink made from orange juice, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Warmed and served with sultanas and almonds, it brings Nordic cosiness to the glass.
  • Sagré - This punch brings festive flavours to the glass

    Sagré

    This punch brings festive flavours to the glass: black tea, refined with freshly squeezed mandarin juice, grenadine, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves, provides a fruity and spicy note. Ideal for anyone looking for a non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine on cold days.
Colourful mocktails

Mocktails – indulgence without alcohol

Athletes, pregnant women or people who are deliberately abstinent: non-alcoholic drinks should be on every drinks menu.

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