Glühwein
Around Christmastime, local holiday markets in the main squares and public houses in nearly every European town offer glühwein (hot mulled wine) as a delicious antidote to the season’s chill. To warm up on a stormy evening or put yourself in a celebratory mood, make your own at home. It is an easy, delightful way to share the holiday with friends.
Ingredients
- 3 (750 ml) bottles dry red wine (zinfandel, pinot or Burgundy)
- 1 C (192 g) sugar
- 12 whole cloves
- 2 pinches allspice
- 2 pinches mace
- 1 pt (473 ml) brandy
- 1 qt (946 ml) dry white wine
- 1 med orange, cut into wedges
- 1 med lemon, cut into wedges
Garnish
- 2 medium oranges, sliced
- 12 cinnamon sticks
Directions
Pour red wine into a 3-gal pot (or larger) and heat gently; add sugar and spices, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients and steep for 1 hour over low heat. To serve, remove fruit wedges and strain out cloves, garnishing with orange slices and a cinnamon stick.
- Prep time: 2 minutes.
- Cook time: 1 hour.
- Makes 12 servings.