Originating on the Costa Brava, through the rum shipping trade with Cuba, it is what Catalan fishermen drunk in the morning to warm themselves up in the winter. That would do the trick.
Catalan Rom Cremat
Hot Ale Flip
Dating back to the American Colonists of the early 18th century, this was known as a sailor’s drink, made aboard the long voyage, heated with a red hot poker. If you have one to hand while sitting by the fire, this is still the preferred way to go. It will impart something special to the drink, though in the sailors’ case it may have been the taste of ship’s tar that the poker was there for.
Hot Buttered Rum
Once, oddly, a signature drink at Tiki bar Trader Vic’s in the 1940s, the original method floats the butter on top, giving a smooth mouthfeel but, unfortunately, a greasy top lip to the drinker. Not a good look.
Hot Toddy
Guaranteed to cure all colds and fevers. Yeah, right. ‘I have a bit of a sniffle. Cure me now, barkeep.’ It does, however, bring you an instant warm glow and a thirst for another one.
Inverno Arancione
Inventive, unusual Italian-style mulled white wine from Alissa Diaz of Washington Italian restaurant Centrolina. A refreshing change, it hints at panettone, a speciality at Christmastide in Italy.
Prince Pum King
It can make you feel like you’re in the Highlands on a snowy Christmas day with a breeze blowing up your kilt, but do, please, leave the Buckfast back in the monaster
Swedish Glögg
God Jul!