“Bridgerton”: What is ratafia, the drink women drink at social parties?

Although ‘Brigerton’ is not intended as a historically correct series, it takes many cues from the Regency of the United Kingdom, the era it is based on. Such is the case of the historical figure of Queen Charlotte, the brown powder that the monarch often snorts or the popularity of lemonades in summer. The same is true of the ratafi, which women often mention at the dances they attend: what is it?

What is ratafia, a drink referred to in the “Bridgerton” series?

In all its three installments, the series has shown different female characters mentioning ratafia. In Season 3 Episode 2, for example, this is what Lady Kent decides to drink at her first ball after breaking into high society.

Ratafia is a sweet drink made by steeping different fruits, herbs and spices in a base alcohol, generally brandy. Ingredients can vary greatly depending on the geographic region in which it is made, but some of the most common include green walnut, lemon peel, sour cherry, red clove, mint, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and bramble.

There are many varieties of ratafia around the world, each with their own unique characteristics. Some of the more popular varieties include fruity, herbal or bitter.

Ratafia is found in various regions of the Mediterranean, especially in Spain, Italy and France, and depending on where you are, it is known by variations of names such as ratafia, ratafia, ratafia, retacía, etc.

This drink is traditionally consumed as a digestif after meals, but can also be served as an aperitif or cocktail.

In “Brigerton”, it is depicted as a drink drunk by high society women. It was often consumed at parties and social gatherings, although he is ignorant of details such as whether there was any protocol to be followed or how it became one of the most popular drinks.

When does the second part of ‘Bridgerton’ season 3 premiere?

After the interesting hiatus that left viewers in suspense, Netflix will release the remaining four episodes of the season on June 13.

From that date, the audience will be able to discover how the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton continues, which has captivated the audience since the beginning of the season, as well as other unknowns left by the first part.

Let us know in the comments if you were already familiar with ratafia or if you’ve noticed how much ‘Bridgerton’ is mentioned.