Caribou

Caribou is an alcoholic drink hailing from Quebec that usually combines red wine, maple syrup, and grain spirits such as whisky or vodka. The blends often include spices, brandy, sherry, or port. Although it might sound similar to European mulled wine, this Canadian specialty is often served chilled.

Caribou is a staple drink during La Carneval de Quebec when it is sometimes served in shot glasses carved from ice. Its origin is mostly associated with French-Canadian traders who traveled across North America in the 17th century. The legend says that the original version was made with grain spirits and caribou blood—hence the name—but this remains an unconfirmed theory.