A recipe for gluhwein (glühwein) - a German mulled wine traditionally served during the Christmas season. Red wine is mulled with spices and citrus and served hot.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
German
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time1hour15minutes
Total Time1hour25minutes
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
1/2cupwater
1/2cupsugar
1vanilla bean
2cinnamon sticks
2cardamom seeds/pods
3whole cloves
2star anise pods
Peel and juice of 1 orange
Peel and juice of 1 lemon
1bottle dry red wine750ml, pinot noir recommended
Instructions
Put all ingredients except the wine in a small pot. Stir ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 45 mintutes to 1 hour.
Pour syrup into a larger pot through a strainer or sieve. Discard spices and citrus peels. Add the wine to the pot and heat to just under a simmer. Watch over and do not let it boil. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
A recipe for gluhwein (glühwein) - a German mulled wine traditionally served during the Christmas season. Red wine is mulled with spices and citrus and served hot.