Some say there is no difference between apple juice that is heated and apple cider, but the most widely-known definition of cider is that it, unlike most apple juices, is unfiltered and unsweetened. It is also seasonal with a very short shelf life.
Fun Facts:
It takes 14-16 pounds of apples to make a gallon of cider
Wassail is an ancient English drink with the main ingredient being apple cider
Hot Buttery Rum Drink enough for 8-10 mugs
- 1 c. butter
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 2 Tbs cream
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- Boiling water
- All the Rum you can handle
Hot Chocolate
Whether you buy it made or mix it yourself, hot chocolate is always a delicious and popular choice of winter beverage.
Fun Facts:
The first chocolate beverage was believed to be created by the Mayans
Hot chocolate is called “chocolademelk” in the Netherlands
The hit song from the 1970s “You Sexy Thing” was by the UK
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint not only refreshes breath but has been said to help with nausea and vomiting because it contains menthol. Peppermint tea (also called mint tea) can be made at home by growing your own peppermint leaves and adding them to boiling water. There are also various mixes and bags available for purchase at local grocery stores.
Postum
This grain-based drink was recently discontinued, but can still be found for sale on EBay. Postum ingredients include wheat bran, wheat, malodextrin, and molasses, and boasts only 10 calories.
Fun Facts:
Postum was created by C.W. Post, founder of the Postum Cereal Company “Postum” is a U.S.
Pero
Made from malted barley, rye, and chicory, Pero (manufactured by Nestle) is a non-caffeinated coffee substitute similar to Postum. Pero started in 1954 in West Germany
Pero is available not only in the U.S. , but throughout Europe (where it is known as “Caro”) and other countries, including New Zealand
It has a diamond on its logo because the word Caro is similar to the French “Carreau”, which means diamonds
