Fire tongs punch - the warm winter punch
Fire tongs punch - the warm winter punch
Fire tongs punch - Recipe
Preparing a fire tongs punch is not only easy, but also a real experience. With the right recipe and the right ingredients, you can conjure up a delicious drink in no time at all that will delight your guests. The combination of fresh citrus fruits, aromatic spices and fiery rum makes the fire tongs punch a real highlight in the cold season.
Ingredients (for approx. 10 mugs):
- 2 oranges
- 2 lemons
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 5 cloves
- 2 liters of dry red wine
- 1 bottle of rum (min. 54% vol.)
- 1 sugar loaf
How it works:
- wash the oranges and lemons and cut into thin slices.
- heat the fruit together with the spices and wine in a pan.
- do not allow to boil.
- place the sugar loaf on fire tongs over the pot, soak with rum and light immediately.
- carefully pour in more rum as soon as the flame threatens to go out.
- repeat this process until the sugar loaf has completely dripped into the wine mixture.
- pour the punch into cups and enjoy hot.
Who invented the fire tongs punch?
The origins of the fire tongs punch can be traced back to 19th century Germany. However, the warming drink really became famous with the novel “Die Feuerzangenbowle”, which was written by Düsseldorf author Heinrich Spoerl and published in 1933. The triumphant advance of the fire tongs punch to become an absolute cult drink then began with the film adaptation of the novel in 1944.
Fire tongs punch: How to drink?
The cult film “Die Feuerzangenbowle” begins with a group of older gentlemen telling stories from their youth while drinking the punch that gives the movie its name. The film is shown in Germany especially during the Advent season. Many universities hold fire tongs punch parties. Here - naturally - fire tongs punch is drunk, often while watching the movie.
Fire tongs punch is a popular winter drink not only in universities, but also at the Christmas market. The punch stands for a cozy get-together and cozy hours with friends, family and acquaintances. Would you like to bring this feeling home? With a practical fire tongs punch set, you can easily prepare the popular punch yourself, keep it warm and serve it in style.
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