- Why won't the rum catch fire?
- The alcohol content is too low or it is cold. Use rum over 60% (e.g., 'Stroh') or strong schnapps, and warm it up slightly beforehand.
Krampampuli
Krampampuli is not just a drink, but a ceremony. This fiery punch has been passed down from the 19th-century student world and New Year's Eve traditions. The sight of sugar burning with a blue flame, caramelising and dripping into the spiced wine, is the highlight of any gathering. The taste is a meeting of devilishly strong and heavenly sweet.
Ingredients
1
l
Quality Red Wine
300
ml
Strong Rum (min. 50-60%)
250
g
Sugar cubes
1
handful
Dried fruit (raisins, plums, figs)
1
pc
Orange (sliced)
2
sticks
Cinnamon
5
whole
Cloves
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Equipment Needed
- Heatproof bowl: Glass or metal that withstands heat.
- Metal grate or grid: To hold the sugar.
Allergen Information
Sulphites (in wine)
Instructions
1
✓
Pour the wine into a saucepan, add the spices and dried fruits. Heat to boiling point, but do not boil.
Tip: The dried fruits rehydrate in the warm wine, absorbing liquid and softening. (Osmosis).
2
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Pour the hot wine into a heatproof bowl. Place a metal grate over the bowl and pile the sugar cubes onto it.
Tip: A stable grate is important so the sugar doesn't fall into the wine all at once.
3
✓
Drench the sugar thoroughly with the rum, then carefully light it.
Tip: Due to the high alcohol content, the rum catches fire easily. The heat of the flame melts and caramelises the sugar.
4
✓
As the flame dies down, drench with rum again until all the sugar has melted into the wine.
Tip: The dripping 'caramel lava' gives the drink its characteristic roasted flavour.
5
✓
Stir the drink and serve hot in mugs, along with the wine-soaked fruit.
Tip: Beware, the sugary-alcoholic vapours are strong!
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 l Quality Red Wine
- 300 ml Strong Rum (min. 50-60%)
- 250 g Sugar cubes
- 1 handful Dried fruit (raisins, plums, figs)
- 1 pc Orange (sliced)
- 2 sticks Cinnamon
- 5 whole Cloves