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Kilju is regarded as a low-quality drink that is primarily consumed for its alcohol content, mainly associated with binge drinking. [1] Due to its low cost, potential wine fault (when not clarified enough), and simple production process, kilju is mostly drunk by low-income people.
There are two types of Zuckerrübensirup in Germany, a golden one, similar to golden syrup from sugar cane, and a brown syrup which is similar to dark treacle. The German company Schneekoppe makes a product called Frühstücks-Sirup (breakfast syrup), which is a golden syrup with some added natural flavor to imitate the taste of honey.
Treacle (/ ˈ t r iː k əl /) [1] is any uncrystallised syrup made during the refining of sugar. [2] [3] The most common forms of treacle are golden syrup, a pale variety, and black treacle, a darker variety similar to molasses. Black treacle has a distinctively strong, slightly bitter flavour, and a richer colour than golden syrup. [4]
Glögg recipes vary widely; variations commonly start with white or sweet wine or spirits such as brandy or cognac. The production of glögg begins by boiling water and adding spices to it. After a few minutes of simmering, the mixture is sieved and fruit juice, wine or clear spirits are added.
In old recipes, gum arabic is added, [8] in the belief that it prevents the sugar from crystallizing and adds a smooth texture. [7] Some recipes omit the gum arabic, [9] thus are just simple syrup, considering the gum undesired, [7] or to reduce cost. [10] Gomme syrup is an ingredient commonly used in mixed drinks. [7]
When made sufficiently slowly, the alcohol extracts an almond-like essence from the sloes' stones, giving sloe gin a particular aromatic flavour. However, some recipes use a shorter steeping time and include a small amount of almond essence. Another common variation is the addition of a few cloves and a small stick of cinnamon.
Caribou is a sweet French-Canadian alcoholic beverage composed of red wine and a spirit (usually rye whisky) (mixed 3 parts to 1), and maple syrup or sugar. [1] [2] [3] Caribou can be made at home but is now available as a premixed beverage by the Société des alcools du Québec.
Pruno, also known as prison hooch or prison wine, is a term used in the United States to describe an improvised alcoholic beverage. It is variously made from apples , oranges , fruit cocktail , fruit juices , hard candy , sugar , high fructose syrup , and possibly other ingredients, including crumbled bread . [ 1 ]