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Christmas is the time of year when family and friends gather together to eat, drink, and celebrate. The holiday is marked by traditional meals and beverages that vary around the world. The drinks may be served cold or hot, depending on the hemisphere of the country, but all of them have one thing in common: tradition.

Take a look at what the world's drinking this season.

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Sangria (Spain) - This drink is a popular Christmas beverage all around the world, but especially in Spain. The typical recipe is a mixture of red wine and various fruits that add color and flavor.

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Candy Cane Cocktail (United States) -

This Christmas cocktail does not have any official ingredient, aside from a candy cane! Use it to adorn a drink of your choice. Perhaps a vanilla vodka and peppermint schnapps cocktail to match the flavors of the candy from Albany, Georgia.

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Bloody Mary (England) - This classic contains vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, salt, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and pepper. In certain regions of Europe, it is the chosen Christmas drink.

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Eggnog (United States) - This is a traditional American drink that is served throughout the holidays. It is also popular in Canada and the UK. It's a combination of milk, egg, and sugar, served with a pinch of nutmeg. Brandy or rum can also be added.

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Punch (Mexico) - This Mexican drink is prepared with apples, sugarcane, guava, plums, and other ingredients. It is typically made during the days leading up to Christmas.

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Mulled wine (Germany) - This drink is traditional to Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. It is typically consumed during November and December. Various mulling spices are added to the wine and it is served warm.

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Mulled wine (Germany) - This drink was created in Germany, where it is called Glühwein. It is never missing from a Christmas market in Germany.

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Gløgg (Denmark, Sweden, and Norway) - Another hot wine, Gløgg, is consumed in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, and is the strongest of all the mulled wines. It is added to vodka, brandy, or rum, and is often consumed as an after dinner drink to aid in digestion.

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Bombardino (Italy) - Bombardino is a popular drink in Italy during the winter, especially among skiers. It's made up of one-half eggnog and one-half brandy. It is served hot with whipped cream.

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Hot Toddy (Ireland) - Also known as hot whiskey in Ireland, this drink is typically a mixture of liquor, honey, lemon, and hot water. Some recipes include sugar, tea, and spices.

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Mexican hot chocolate (Mexico) - Mexican hot chocolate is made with Mexican chocolate (a type of spicy chocolate with strong cacao flavors), almonds, and cinnamon.

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Hot chocolate (Peru) - Not all Christmas beverages have to contain alcohol. In Peru, the custom is to drink hot chocolate at Christmas.

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Beer (Argentina and Uruguay) - In Argentina and Uruguay, Christmas dinner is accompanied by chilled beer. The hot temperatures warrant this cold drink.

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Beer (Germany) - Beer is also added to the Christmas table in countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, and other countries in Europe and Latin America.

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Tequila (Mexico) - This distilled, alcoholic beverage is made with blue agave. The drink is popular in certain Mexican cities during the festivities.

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Sujeonggwa (Korea) - This traditional Korean punch contains gotgam (dried persimmon), cinnamon, ginger, and pine nuts. It is made as an infusion and consumed cold at Christmas.

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Limoncello (Italy) - This lemon liquor has a base of lemon, alcohol, water, and sugar. It was created in Italy, but also served in Argentina as an after-dinner drink to aid in digestion.

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Sparkling wine (France) - In several European countries, the tradition is to drink sparkling wine with Christmas dinner. France, Spain, and Italy are some of the countries that honor this tradition.

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Coquito (Puerto Rico) - This is a liquor made with coconut cream, condensed milk, white rum, cinnamon, and vanilla. It is generally served cold with dessert.

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Chilean monkey tail (Chile and Colombia) - This alcoholic drink is a cocktail prepared with aguardiente, coffee, milk, cinnamon, orange zest, and sugar. It is characteristic for celebrating Christmas and the new year in Chile and Colombia.

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Venezuelan cream punch (Venezuela) - This is an alcoholic drink that's consumed in Venezuela, mostly during Christmas parties. It is made with rum, sugar, eggs, and milk.

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Caipirinha (Brazil) - Caipirinha is a refreshing drink from Brazil. The alcoholic beverage is a muddled combination of cachaça, lime, sugar, and ice.

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Wassail (England) - This English drink is hot mulled cider with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. It is often served with a stick of cinnamon.

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Champagne (France) - It is no surprise that this drink is a part of Christmas dinner in France. Many countries have adopted the French tradition of commemorating the occasion with a glass of champagne.

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Red wine (Europe) - In various European countries, such as France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, red wine is a traditional Christmas beverage.

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Newer drinks on the menu - There are also newer drinks that are popping up in recipe books.

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Cinnamon butter rum - Cinnamon butter rum has become a recent favorite in the UK. It's made up of butter, golden caster sugar, cinnamon sticks, and a splash of spiced rum.

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Nutmeg and orange Christmas coffee -

You should also try out nutmeg and orange Christmas coffee. It's perfect for an after-dinner drink, with a recipe featuring ground coffee, pitted dates, nutmeg, and even some orange zest.

Check out some other popular cocktails from around the world!

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