Punch and other Christmas drinks enjoyed around the world

Along with the posadas, carols, piñatas, and parties, one of the most delicious drinks of the season arrives: punch, made with fruits like tejocotes, guavas, raisins, prunes, tamarind, sugar cane, apples, cinnamon, and sweetened with piloncillo. But did you know that punch is not a Mexican recipe? Although it is a drink that originated in India, it was the Spaniards who introduced it to our country, and over time, local ingredients were added, resulting in more than 100 different recipes to create this elixir, which is not the only drink for the season. Yes, at Christmas, there is not only punch; there are other drinks to enjoy during these holidays, so here we leave you the name and ingredients used around the world. Would you like to try them?EggnogIn the United States, shopping malls sell the traditional eggnog, which is made with milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, egg, bourbon, aged rum, cream, and nutmeg.ColemonoDuring the Christmas festivities in Chile, they often toast with this cocktail also known as Cola de mono, which is prepared with aguardiente, coffee, milk, cinnamon, orange peel, cloves, and sugar.AguardienteIn Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, their Christmas celebrations are held with sugar cane aguardiente and anise essence.CoquitoThe dance and flavor in Puerto Rico are accompanied by a coconut cream liqueur made with evaporated milk, condensed milk, white rum, cinnamon, and vanilla. It is usually served cold.LimoncelloArgentinians often accompany their Christmas celebrations with a glass of this sweet wine made from banana, lemon, anise, fennel, and kumquat peel.SherryAlthough Spaniards usually set aside alcoholic drinks and prefer to celebrate Christmas with hot chocolate, those who want to add a bolder touch enjoy sweet wine or sherry.On the other hand, in countries like Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland, they drink hot wine mixed with spices, known as Glühwein, Glögg, or Julmust, drinks that have a flavor similar to beer. We know you love to enjoy punch, but dare to try other drinks that are enjoyed around the world. Which one are you most tempted by?