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Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: German , Austrian

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
  • 1 small orange
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons rum optional

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Squeeze out the orange and add the juice to a medium pot.
  2. Cut the orange zest into segments, lay each segment on a chopping board and using a sharp knife remove the white pith, leaving just the orange part of the zest. Add the orange zest to the pot.
  3. Add all the ingredients except from rum.
  4. Cover the pot and heat the wine over lowest heat, for about 20-30 minutes, until very hot but not simmering or boiling (you can check the temperature with a thermometer, it should not exceed 167°F / 75°C).
  5. Add the rum (if using).
  6. Ladle the wine to heatproof glasses, serve warm.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also warm up the wine really quickly (but still, shouldn't get too hot or the alcohol will evaporate!) and then leave it for 1-2 hours or even overnight (in the fridge) for the flavors to meld.
  • Rum is added to make the drink a little stronger, since a small amount of alcohol will evaporate during heating the wine and the wine is also diluted with orange juice. You can omit it. I don't like to add to much because the flavor of rum can overpower aromatic mulled wine.
  • White pith of the orange can make the wine just slightly bitter, that´s why the recipe is calling for removing it. If you don´t mind a slight bitterness, you can add whole orange zest.
  • Storage: Strain the wine and keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. It tastes really good reheated. Don´t leave the spices for too long in the wine (not longer than overnight) or the wine may come out too spiced.
  • Calories = 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition Information

Calories 257kcal (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%

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