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…

German Radler Beer – Popular Beer Specialty

german radler beer

Beer is probably the most popular drink in Germany, and there are many different kinds of beer. One is the German Radler beer (the word Radler means “cyclist in German) which has a long history in Germany. It commonly consists of a 50:50 mixture…

German Style Eggnog – Eierpunsch

german style egg nogg

German Style Eggnog or “Eierpunsch” in German is a popular seasonal, holiday and winter drink. Some say it makes an excellent New Years Eve drink. You can either make it from scratch or use bottled egg liquor. Happy Cooking! Ingredients German Style Eggnog (3-4…

Rudesheimer Coffee with Asbach – Best German Brandy

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In 1892 Hugo Asbach, merchant and distiller, founded the company Asbach & Co. in Rüdesheim at the romantic Rhine. He did not know at that time that he was setting a mile stone in Germany for a name that it still popular as in…

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….

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…

The Best Underberg Cocktail Recipes

underberg cocktails

Underberg is one of those German companies that can can look back on some astonishing history. The Underberg Digestive celebrated 170 years not long ago. Created in 1846 by Hubert Underberg, it is a natural herbal digestive that has 44% alcohol by volume, and…