Rum Pot or Rumtopf – German Dessert Specialty

Rum Pot or Rumtopf in German is a traditional mix out of rum and fruit that is enjoyed during the winter months. You would start in May with strawberries and add more and more fruit during the summer months. You can make a tropical…

German Egg Liqueur Made from Scratch

german egg liqueur

If you ever wanted to find out how to make the German Egg Liqueur, here’s the Recipe. The German Egg liqueur, or “Eierlikoer” in German, is a traditional German liquor that you can buy from Verpoorten, the most popular Dutch brand for egg liqueur….

Dutch Coffee Recipe

dutch coffee recipe

You will like this Dutch coffee recipe as it is using egg liqueur and strong coffee. The egg liqueur is a very popular liqueur in Germany and originally it is a dutch liqueur from Verpoorten. It is used in Germany in quite some cake,…

Mulled Wine Recipe – German Gluehwein for Winter

german gluehwein

We found a Mulled Wine Recipe for you – it’s called “Glühwein” or the English version, Gluhwine. It is a traditional hot drink during the winter/holiday months. The fall and winter months are the time for hot drinks and beverages, and Germany is very…

German Wine Tips – Riesling

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German Wine Tips Today we want to talk about a German wine that is a classic among all wines: Riesling. What is Riesling? Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying…

Maibowle or May Wine – German Alcoholic Drink

maibowle or may wine

Maibowle or May wine was mentioned the first time in the year 854 by the monk Wandalbertus from the German monastery Kloster Prüm, and it was used as a strengthening medical beverage for liver and heart. It also contained leaves from black currant and…

Hot Chocolate the German Way – The Real Thing

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There’s nothing better than a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day! Here’s a German recipe for you. Forget the instant hot cocoas or what you can get packaged in super markets – this is the real thing! Enjoy a cup of…

Mecklenburger Punsch – German Hot Drink

mecklenburger Punsch

This is a drink just perfect for the cold winter season! When the nights are getting longer and colder, and the days shorter,  that’s the time for a cup of this German hot drink that is called “Mecklenburger Punsch” . This is a classic…