Traditional drinks / RICETTI
Historical Maltese honeyed wine
Warm honeyed wine with spices, recorded in old Maltese customs.
◷ 20 min / 6 servings
Method
- Pour wine into a saucepan and add cinnamon and cloves.
- Warm gently for 10 minutes without boiling.
- Stir in honey until dissolved. Remove from the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes.
- Strain out the spices and serve warm in small heatproof cups.
✳ From the kitchen
A modern adaptation of a historical drink, also called ċomnata. It still contains alcohol after warming.
Tradition reference
Kliem u Storja · Cumnata and historical Maltese customs ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.