The best holiday drinks from around the world

View this email in your browser Hello everyone, The holiday season is about a lot of things. Giving, for one, as well as cherishing time with loved ones. It's also, for many, the time of the year when we get to kick back with a drink in hand and reflect on the past year while looking forward to what's next. The Matador staff took a long look at what people choose to sip and the traditions behind those beverages.  Inside, you'll find different ways people make mulled wine and eggnog (as well as the digestifs we turn to after filling up during the holiday feast). There is a deep dive into wassailing and a report from Champagne, France, about how the most popular celebratory beverage is also a leader in sustainability. Also some timely information: How to say "cheers" and "happy new year" in 30 countries. And that's just a taste of what you'll find in our package of stories centered around holiday drinks around the world. However you celebrate, celebrate well, Nickolaus Hines, food and drink editor HOLIDAYS The best holiday drinks from around the world The holiday season is about a lot of things. Giving, for one, as well as cherishing time with loved ones. It's also, for many, a time of indulgence. It's a time of year that tradition calls for people around the world to sip on a thick and boozy eggnog or a warming mulled wine. We cheers into the new year with Champagne and share our experiences over a bottle of our favorite wine by the fire. HOLIDAY DRINKS LATEST ARTICLES   HOLIDAYS 10 sweet, spiced, and warming mulled wines from around the world   SPIRITS + COCKTAILS 7 creamy and boozy eggnogs made around the world   SPIRITS + COCKTAILS What countries around the world drink after they've eaten way too much   EVENTS + FESTIVALS The English tradition of wassailing is the perfect excuse to drink cider and sing around a bonfire this winter   WINE Why Champagne is the gold standard for food and drink sustainability   LANGUAGES How to say 'cheers' and 'Happy New Year' in 30 countries MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING Where to eat in Atlanta You can count on one thing in Atlanta: You will not go hungry. The city's food scene has exploded in the last five to 10 years, with new innovative eateries popping up all the time as locals scramble to sample the latest flavor. Much like its transplant population, the eats here are ever evolving and diverse. Yes, you'll find Southern influences on menus (shrimp and grits, fried chicken, pimento cheese, etc.), but you'll also find restaurants inspired by the cuisines of France, Spain, Italy, Mexico, India, and Japan, not to mention plenty of farm-to-table contemporary American cuisine. Perhaps the best displays of the city's varied fare are at its popular food halls, Krog Street Market and Ponce City Market, where just about any craving can be satisfied. Thanks to the popularity of the Atlanta Eastside Beltline Trail, a new rails-to-trails walking/biking path, much restaurant development has been focused in the Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park neighborhoods, where diners can use the path to bounce from one spot to another. That's not to say the rest of the city isn't worth exploring for food. The whole city is dense with exceptional restaurants, not to mention shops, art galleries, cocktail bars, and pubs, so pick a food spot that sounds delicious and then explore the area around it. EXPLORE ATLANTA FOOD ADVENTURE Shinrin Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing Stuck swiping Insta every day? The practice of "forest bathing" can change your life. Unplug with Mike and Kati on an ancient Japanese trail, learning the creative and health benefits on Shinrin Yoku. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!