Wandering the streets of Tallinn\u2019s\u00a0Old Town in November, you\u2019re bound to come across the warm, spiced smell of mulled wine or gl\u00f6gg wafting from one of the city\u2019s many caf\u00e9s. There are many different recipes for this festive drink, but it\u2019s usually made with red wine and a combination of spices and dried fruit. Every country seems to have their version of the drink. In addition to mulled wine, the English also enjoy mulled cider during the winter months. Spices used are cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and mace. The Germans and Austrians enjoy Gl\u00fchwein during the Christmas holidays, adding cinnamon, cloves,\u00a0star anise, citrus peel, and sometimes vanilla to the red wine. Blueberry wine or cherry wine sometimes replaces the red wine, and sometimes even rum is added.<\/p>\n
In Estonia we drink gl\u00f6gi. It\u2019s also made with red wine, sugar and spices such as cinnamon, cardamon, ginger, cloves, and bitter orange. And for those who want a bit of a kick, it’s perfectly acceptable to add a shot of vodka or akvavit. We\u2019ve got the gl\u00f6gi thing down to an art. Wander through any grocery and you find it already mixed, all you have to do is heat it up, and add raisins or blanched almonds if you like.<\/p>\n
While November may be dark and rainy, there is no cosier month to be in Estonia. Put on your warmest sweater and head to one of the upcoming Christmas markets to get in the holiday spirit. Enjoy a concert. And don\u2019t forget to try some traditional Estonian Christmas food, like blood sausage and sauerkraut in Town Hall Square.<\/p>\n
Happy travels!<\/p>\n
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