CMP Review 2023-12-20

December 20, 2023

Many cultures have traditional beverages that warm both body and soul during the winter months. Sweden has a spicy malted soda called julmust. Salep (or sahlab) is a creamy floral milk drink popular in the Mediterranean and Middle East. There are many versions of eggnog—called auld man’s milk in Scotland, gogol-mogol in Russian, and kogel mogel in Yiddish.

On my stove this month is the traditional Russian drink of sbiten that incorporates honey, water, herbs, and spices into a soothing warm elixer that’s also considered a home remedy due to the many potential health benefits of its ingredients.

What traditional drink is integral to your winter holidays? Let me know in the comments.

Find my recipe for sbiten and @aolander gorgeous photos in the new WINTERTIDE bundle from @wildandfree.co that’s overflowing with many other homey traditions (by subscription).

@rbaburina