Holiday feast: Christmas grog – the best ideas

26.12.2023 04:10
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21

Christmas isn't just about traditional foods - it's also famous for its delicious drinks!

One of the most popular winter drinks is grog, and you can make it for your family and friends.

Here are a few tips on how to make delicious Christmas grog.

Gather the ingredients

You will need rum, hot water, sugar, lemon juice, and spices like cinnamon and cloves.

Heat the water

Pour some hot water into a pot or kettle and warm it up. 

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You can use a stove or microwave to heat the water.

Add the spices

Once the water is warm, add a pinch of cinnamon and a few cloves. 

These spices will give your grog a delicious flavor. Stir the water gently to mix in the spices.

Sweeten it up

Put some sugar into the pot and stir it well until it dissolves. 

The amount of sugar you add depends on how sweet you like your grog, so you can adjust it to your taste.

Squeeze in the lemon juice

Cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the pot. 

Be careful to remove any seeds that may fall into the grog.

Pour in the rum

Measure out the desired amount of rum and pour it into the pot. 

The rum gives the grog its signature kick, but make sure not to add too much if you don't want it to be too strong.

Mix it all together

Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all the ingredients. 

This helps to distribute the flavors evenly and ensure a tasty grog.

Serve and enjoy

Once everything is well mixed, you can pour the Christmas grog into mugs or glasses. 

You can garnish it with a cinnamon stick or a slice of lemon for an extra festive touch.

Recently, we talked about red tea.

Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource

Content
  1. Gather the ingredients
  2. Heat the water
  3. Add the spices
  4. Sweeten it up
  5. Squeeze in the lemon juice
  6. Pour in the rum
  7. Mix it all together
  8. Serve and enjoy