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German Mulled Wine: Gluhwein

This easy and warming German Mulled Wine (Gluhwein) is a perfect drink to serve during festive season. It smells like Christmas and serves a crowd!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 10 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1.5 liters or 1.5 liquid qt dry red wine 2 bottles
  • 2 oranges sliced
  • 6 cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp allspice (9 berries)
  • 1 tsp cloves whole
  • 4 stars anise
  • 3 sticks cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons demerara sugar or other sweetener of your choice
  • liced orange to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Bruise your cardamom pods with the back of your knife. Put all ingredients except of sugar in a pot over medium low heat. Before it starts to boil, remove from heat and add sugar. Let sit for up to 30 minutes, strain and serve. To garnish, put a few orange slices in a mug along with a cinnamon stick.
  2. To keep the mulled wine warm for a longer time put your mulled wine on a really low heat and pour it into glasses as your guests arrive. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add rum or brandy in your mulled wine to give it a stronger flavor. Add 20 ml or 2/3 fluid oz per portion before the mulled wine is ready and simmer for 3 more minutes. Another option is to make it non-alcoholic by substituting grape juice to wine.

Nutrition Information

Calories 10kcal (1%) Potassium 5mg (0%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 10

% Daily Value*

Calories 10kcal 1%
Potassium 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.