Gluhwein
Warm up your winter season with a fragrant mug of Glühwein, a traditional German mulled wine that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. This easy-to-make recipe infuses dry red wine with the vibrant flavors of fresh orange and lemon slices, sweetened with a touch of sugar, and spiced with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise. Simmered gently to preserve its rich aroma and finished with an optional splash of brandy for added warmth, this spiced wine is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 35 minutes, this comforting, citrusy drink is best served steaming hot in heatproof mugs and garnished with extra orange slices or a cinnamon stick. A perfect festive beverage for Christmas markets at home or any chilly evening!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Dry red wine
- 1 whole Orange
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole Cloves
- 2 pods Star anise
- 60 grams Sugar
- 120 ml Water
- 60 ml Brandy (optional)
Instructions
Slice the orange and lemon into thin rounds. Set aside.
In a large pot, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Heat the mixture over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat to low and add the orange and lemon slices to the pot.
Pour in the red wine, stirring gently to combine. Heat the mixture until it is warm, but do not let it boil, as boiling will burn off the alcohol and alter the flavors.
Let the Glühwein simmer gently over low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing the spices and citrus to infuse into the wine.
If desired, stir in the brandy just before serving for an extra kick.
Strain the Glühwein to remove the spices and fruit slices, then pour into mugs or heatproof glasses.
Serve immediately while warm, and garnish with additional orange slices or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 92 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1562 mg | 33% | |
*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.
