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LatviaPublished: 14 November 2026 at 01:10

Ainars Bumbieris shows how to make the "Latviskais" mulled wine cocktail in a video

In a video by the news portal TVNET, Ainars Bumbieris and Linards prepare a mulled wine cocktail called "Latviskais". The piece was produced in cooperation with Super Alko Latvia and includes the recipe.

Foto: TVNET

The news portal TVNET has published a video and recipe for a mulled wine cocktail named "Latviskais" ("The Latvian"). Ainars Bumbieris and Linards prepare it step by step. The material was produced in cooperation with the company Super Alko Latvia, so it is sponsored content.

Ingredients

The cocktail requires:

  • 60–70 ml of red wine;
  • 30 ml of blackcurrant Riga Black Balsam;
  • 10 ml of rhubarb syrup;
  • 15 ml of lime or lemon juice;
  • 150 ml of apple juice.

An apple chip and a cinnamon stick are used as decoration.

Preparation

All the ingredients are heated in a heat-resistant container, and the drink is then poured into a glass.

What the video covers

Viewers can learn how to open a wine bottle with flair. The video also looks at Ainars's previous experience of making cocktails, and he answers whether he tends to have a quick drink before events. It also shows how he fared behind the bar.

The publication carries a warning that alcohol consumption has a negative effect. Selling alcohol to minors, buying it for them or handing it over to them is prohibited.

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