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Egg wine

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Popular mixed wine drink in Germany. Dextrose, egg yolk and sugar are beaten until foamy and white or red wine is added. If necessary, spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and lemon juice are also added. The drink can be heated or served chilled. An egg wine is traditionally drunk as a "fortifying wine" on New Year's Day or at Easter in various growing regions. The addition of egg yolk also plays a role in the wines Marsala (Sicily) and Zabaglione (Italy). See also lists under special wines and spirits.

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