But it turns out the name is wildly misleading, and allspice isn't a mix of spices at all ... For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink ...

Because of its name, I used to think allspice was a mixture akin to five-spice, ras el hanout, quatre epices and shichimi. It does actually taste somewhat like a blend of strong, aromatic spices ...

For drinks, whole allspice berries are a must-have for cozy ... with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Mix equal parts cinnamon and cloves for ground allspice, then add a pinch ...