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Christmas Market Style Gluhwein is a festive staple! Learn how to make it the real German way with this recipe!
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Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

Christmas Market Style Glühwein is a festive staple. With its gentle spice, delicate sweetness and warming nature, a true Christmas Market experience is not without a steaming cup of Glühwein to keep your chilly hands warm.
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: German
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 149kcal

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 seive

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine dry, such as cabernet sauvignon
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 4 allspice berries
  • 4 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 orange peel with as much pith removed.
  • 1 lemon peel with as much pith removed.
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Instructions

  • Add the water, sugar, spices and the peel of the orange and lemon into a large saucepan or pot. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the rind and spices using a sieve and add the wine. Heat through until the wine is steaming but don’t let it simmer or boil.
  • Either serve immediately or store the cooled Glühwein in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in a saucepan when you want to serve. It will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg