Borrachuelos

Christmas in Málaga would be incomplete without borrachuelos on the table. They are eaten both at and away from home, at family gatherings accompanied by aguardiente (although they are also eaten all year round). The reason for their name is because they are soaked in wine and anisette [borracho meaning “drunk”].

There are different varieties of borrachuelos, depending on whether they are covered in sugar or honey, as well as their filling, which can be pumpkin or sweet potato preserve. The end result will be different if orange is used instead of lemon, or cinnamon (which always leaves its distinctive touch).