Caudium
TypeWine
OriginAncient Rome
About Caudium
Ancient Roman heated wine drink, precursor to mulled wine. Mixed with honey, spices, and pepper. Served at Roman banquets and military campaigns. The ancestor of all modern spiced wine drinks. Apicius included recipes in his cookbook.
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