Quick Details
There’s no denying it – Czechs simply love their Christmas season! Maybe it’s the twinkling lights in the streets, the smell of Christmas cookies in the oven or the properly spiced mulled wine that warms us up inside. Join in this magical atmosphere of Czech Christmas from the comfort of your home! This virtual experience will teach you to make the wonderful mulled wine in your own cosy kitchen. Enjoy a cup of this delicious festive drink and hear the stories of unusual Czech Christmas traditions that are bound to make your holiday season truly magical.
Highlights:
- New cooking skill: Learn to prepare a delicious mulled wine to spice up your holiday season
- Family-friendly: Discover how to make a non-alcoholic version and share this treat with the whole family
- Cultural lesson: Discover who brings presents in the Czech Republic and other Christmas traditions
- Fun facts: Find out why Czechs have live carps in their bathtubs at Christmastime
- The spirit of Christmas: Feel the festive vibe as you let the smell of cinnamon and other spices penetrate your whole household
Here’s What You’ll Need:
For 2 servings:
- 2 cups of wine of your choice (or apple juice for non-alcoholic version)
- 1/2 cup of water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 15 cloves
- 3 star anises
- 1.5 tbsp vanilla sugar
- 1/2 lemon, peeled and chopped into half-slices
- 1/2 orange, peeled and chopped into half-slices
- 1 tbsp raisins
- sugar/honey (optional)
Important: Make sure to have all the ingredients ready before the start of the tour!
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
Remember that there are many ways to prepare mulled wine and every family has their own special recipe. Once you are familiar with the method shown on this tour, feel free to play with different spices and find out what mulled wine is YOUR favourite. You have the whole Christmas season (and, frankly, the rest of the winter) to figure it out – and we are keeping our fingers crossed!
