While Iceland does not have a single officially designated non-alcoholic national drink, the carbonated malt beverage Malt Extrait (often mixed with Appelsín to form Jólamalt during the holidays) is widely regarded as a cultural staple. Among alcoholic beverages, Brennivín—a clear, unsweetened aquavit flavored with caraway seeds and colloquially known as the "Black Death"—is traditionally celebrated as the distinct national spirit of Iceland.