Feuerzangenbowle Burnt Punch Traditional German Beverage
Ignite the holiday spirit with Feuerzangenbowle, a spectacular traditional German burnt punch that combines bold flavors with theatrical flair. This crowd-pleasing beverage marries dry red wine, freshly sliced oranges and lemons, and aromatic spices like cloves, cinnamon, and star anise, creating a warm, fragrant base. The show-stopping element is the flaming sugarloaf, doused in high-proof dark rum and set alight to caramelize as it drips into the punch, infusing it with rich, smoky sweetness. Perfect for winter gatherings or festive celebrations, this recipe serves six and offers an unforgettable experience in both taste and presentation. Gather your friends around the flames and enjoy this iconic warm drink, steeped in German tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 liters Dry red wine
- 2 whole Oranges
- 1 whole Lemons
- 8 pieces Cloves
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 piece (about 250g) Sugarloaf (cone-shaped sugar)
- 300 ml Dark rum (54% alcohol or higher)
- 200 ml Orange juice
Instructions
1. In a large pot, pour the red wine and add the orange juice.
2. Slice the oranges and lemon into thin rounds. Stud some of the slices with the cloves.
3. Place the citrus slices (both studded and plain), cinnamon sticks, and star anise into the pot with the wine.
4. Heat the mixture gently over medium-low heat, without letting it come to a boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
5. While the wine mixture is heating, set up your Feuerzangenbowle apparatus or a heatproof punch bowl with a metal grate or sugarloaf holder.
6. Once the wine is ready, carefully pour it into the punch bowl below the grate or holder.
7. Place the sugarloaf on the grate above the wine. Slowly pour some of the dark rum over the sugarloaf to soak it thoroughly.
8. Light the sugarloaf with a long lighter or match. Carefully watch as the sugar caramelizes and drips into the wine mixture below. Add more rum as needed to sustain the flame until all the sugar has melted into the punch.
9. Stir the punch gently to combine the flavors. Serve warm in heatproof glasses or mugs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 146 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.8 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3697 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
