Traditional German Glühwein (Mulled Wine) Recipe
Glühwein – also known as mulled wine or hot wine – is a traditional German beverage, served during Christmastime! This recipe includes red wine, citrus, cinnamon, and cloves. It’s the perfect festive drink to serve at Christmas parties or to enjoy sitting by the fireplace!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 glasses 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 bottle of dry, good-quality red wine (pinot noir, merlot, Chianti, etc.)
- 1/4 cup of brandy (optional)
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- fresh orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gently simmer all of the ingredients in a thick-bottom pot (like a Dutch oven) for at least 20 minutes. Do not allow it to boil!
- Once the glühwein is hot and all of the sugar has dissolved, strain out the cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and fruit slices.
- Serve piping hot in festive glasses or mugs. If desired, garnish with an orange wedge.
Notes
- Hosting a holiday gathering? You can make mulled wine in a crockpot instead. Leave the crockpot on the “warm” setting so it can be served as needed!
- If you like, you can substitute white sugar for other sweeteners like brown sugar, maple syrup, or unrefined sugar.
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