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I am hosting a Taco Tuesday in March! Basically the Mexican food in Berlin is terrible so I decided to teach people how to cook a proper Taco. One Berliner at a time…

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One of my favorite German beverages is Apfelschorle. Basically it is like sparkling apple juice but less sweet. Here is some more information:

Apfelschorle, also Apfelsaftschorle, is a popular soft drink in Germany. It consists of carbonated mineral water and apple juice. The broader category Fruchtschorle consists of any fruit juice mixed with carbonated water, but Apfelschorle is by far the most common. Spritzer (that is wine mixed with carbonated water) is called Weinschorle. Apfelschorle contains fewer calories and is less sweet than pure apple juice. This makes it popular in summer and among athletes.

Commercially available Apfelschorle generally contains between 55% and 60% juice. Brands of Apfelschorle in Germany include Lift, Gerolsteiner (which also sells mineral water) and Bizzl. However, in most bars and restaurants, Apfelschorle is mixed ad hoc from apple juice and carbonated water.

And that my friends, is Apfel Schorle.

I have a new obsession and it is heated wine.

Glühwein is mulled wine that is usually served around the Holiday months. It is warm and alcoholic and the best part is you can add even more alcohol to it upon request. Trust me I am not an alcoholic but Berlin winters are rough and a little extra rum goes a long way. Also it is SUPER simple to make !

Here is an easy Glühwein recipe via BBC:

Ingredients

1 litre bottle cheap red wine

30z/75g sugar (to taste)

1 tsp whole cloves

1 tsp ground cinnamon or stick cinnamon

juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon

Preparation method

1. Pour wine into a saucepan and add remaining ingredients (you can put whole spices in muslin). 2. Heat until nearly boiling and strain (if necessary) into a warm bowl. 3. Serve warm.