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mistelle
 n.— «Pedneault also produces an iced apple mistelle—with alcohol added to bring it to 20 per cent and served frosty, it’s Quebec’s version of ice wine—and is often paired on local menus with foie gras.» —“Quebec’s stunning Charlevoix region” by Margo Pfeiff Ottawa Citizen (Canada) Sept. 12, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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