Glühwein
Germany's beloved hot spiced wine—the original Christmas market warmer.
- 750 mlred wine(dry German red)
- 4 tablespoonssugar
- 1orange(sliced)
- ½lemon(sliced)
- 2cinnamon sticks
- 6whole cloves
- 2star anise
- 1Combine all ingredients in large pot.
- 2Heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming.
- 3Do not boil—this will cook off the alcohol.
- 4Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- 5Strain into warmed punch bowl or serve directly.
- 6Garnish each cup with orange slice and cinnamon.
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Glühwein is the German and Austrian version of mulled wine, a cornerstone of Central European Christmas market culture. The word translates as "glow wine," referring to the warmth it provides on cold winter evenings. Glühwein is made with red wine, mulling spices — cinnamon, cloves, star anise, orange peel — and sugar, and is sold at the outdoor Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmarkt) that have been held across German-speaking Europe since the Middle Ages. Germany's Christmas markets attract over 150 million visitors annually.
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