CHRISTMAS SPIRITS: 8 HOLIDAY DRINKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Feuerzangenbowle

Why stir a Christmas cocktail when you can light it on fire? Feuerzangenbowle dazzles with a flaming rum-soaked sugar cone dripping into spiced red wine.

Canelazo

From Fiestas de Quito through Christmas, Ecuador sips on canelazo. This hot cinnamon drink blends passionfruit, lemon, water, and aguardiente.

Poppy Seed Milk

Lithuania's Poppy Seed Milk keeps it simple with poppy seeds, water, and honey, spiked with Viryta. Patience yields a Christmastime delight.

Eggnog

Eggnog, a boozy custard of raw eggs, cream, and liquor, divides partygoers. It's a frothy, centuries-old festive favorite in North America.

Sorrel Punch

Jamaica's Sorrel Punch, brewed with hibiscus, ginger, and spices, gets a festive kick from red wine and Jamaican rum. A taste of the islands.

Cola de Mono

Chile's Cola de Mono mixes coffee, sugar, milk, cloves, and aguardiente. This holiday-spiced concoction is a Chilean Christmas party hit.

Glögg or Gløgg

Glögg, a mulled wine infused with spices, is a winter essential in Scandinavia. Variations abound, from Sweden's fruity twist to Norway's Aquavit kick.

Crema de Vie

Cuba's Crema de Vie, akin to eggnog, delights with condensed milk, vanilla, egg yolks, and rum. A holiday staple for Cubans worldwide.