The Lingonberry drink is one of the most popular concentrated drink in Sweden and has begun gaining popularity all over the globe. The lingonberry is to them as the blackberry is to people living in the United States. It is a free growing fruit and as long as you have the time to sift through the tree, you can have all the lingonberries you can handle.
You can choose to put alcohol in your Lingonberry drink to give it that extra kick. It is a delicious taste and there really is nothing quite likes it. You make your own drink at home right in your own kitchen as long as you have all the needed ingredients. To make this drink you will need 1/3 cup of lingonberries, 1 tbsp black currant syrup, demerara sugar, fresh mint leaves, sparkling water, ice cubes, and your choice of liqueur if you choose one. Mix and muddle the berries, syrup, sugar, and fresh mint leaves in a glass together, and add your liquor if you want then. Add that glass with the sparkling water and ice cubes and voila, you have the delicious Lingongberry drink to enjoy right from your own kitchen.
The Swedish believe that the berry is a great source of antioxidants and can help you feel energized. If you live in an area where the lingonberry is not readily available, there is the option to buy them frozen. Some local super markets will sell them in the frozen sections but it is not available at your store, you can place an order from there right offline. To find even more delicious recipes for uses for the lingonberry, check out the many sources on the internet. Before you know it you will be using lingonberries in cakes, pies and other traditional desserts.