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How To Make Gluhwein (German Mulled Wine)

This warm, spiced (and legit magical) gluhwein recipe brings the festiveness of German Christmas markets straight to your kitchen! And with just 5 simple ingredients, this cozy mulled wine is perfect for sipping your way through chilly winter nights. (Bonus: it's ready in 15 minutes!)

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle dry red wine like merlot, zinfandel, or garnacha, 750 mL
  • ¼ cup brandy or orange liquor, 60 mL
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 2 Tbsp sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or sugar
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • Optional garnishes: cranberries, cinnamon stirs, star anice, orange slices

Instructions

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  1. Simmer: Add all ingredients to a large pot and set over medium/low heat. When the mixture begins to steam slightly, reduce heat to low and let warm for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Serve: Ladle into mugs and serve with optional garnishes.

Notes

  • For blueberry mulled wine, add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries.
  • For sweeter/less bitter mulled wine, remove the peel from the orange before adding it to the pot. The longer the orange peel steeps in the wine, the more bitter the finished drink will be.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 5 days, straining before storing. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1glass Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10.3g (3%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0g (0%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 186mg (5%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 7.5g (15%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Serving 1glass
Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10.3g 3%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 186mg 4%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 7.5g 15%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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