Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like mulled wine and a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf.

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.

This heavenly custard was born from the leftovers of sherry winemaking.

South Koreans turned this simple grain into a nutty energy drink.

Peru's purple drink made from purple corn.

Long relegated to moonshine jars, aged corn whiskey is finally getting respect outside Kentucky.

This wheat-based coffee alternative has a cult following.

In Catalonia, the fortified wine has its own weekend ritual.

The pistachio fudge makes a vibrant accompaniment to celebrations in Northern India.

This Southern church group favorite isn't Slavic at all.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

North Carolina's “poor man’s pâté” is rich in flavor.

A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.

These muscular organs are a crispy, chewy Southern favorite.

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.

The traditional way to send a stream of wine straight to your mouth.

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

The best place to find the “nectar of the gods” is Holy Island.

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.