Easy Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
Serves 45 mins prep0 mins cook
This easy mulled wine recipe is the coziest and most delicious drink to help you warm up. I grew up with it at the German Christmas Markets, where it’s called Glühwein (glow wine). I have come up with an easy, yet traditional way to make it at home. All it takes is some wine, citrus, and spices.Featured in my 'German Home Kitchen'!
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What you need
wine, 750 ml or 3 cups. For red I use a low tannin wine like Pinot Noir or Merlot. If making a white version (like its also common to drink in Germany), use a dry Riesling. Dont use the best wine.
lemon, organic, cut into slices
orange, organic, peel only
tbsp sugar
cardamom pods, or one pinch of ground cardamom
cognac, to add an optional shot right before serving
Instructions
0 Pour wine into a small pot and add the sliced lemon. Cover with a lid and heat over medium heat until just starting to boil. Turn off the heat. 1 Keeping the heat off, stir in spices, sugar and orange peel. Cover with a lid and steep your Glühwein for 10 minutes. 2 Remove the fruit and spices and serve with an optional shot of rum or cognac. If wanting to keep your mulled wine warm, return to low heat.View original recipe
