Ingredients
- 750 mlred wine(dry German red)
- 4 tablespoonssugar
- 1orange(sliced)
- ½lemon(sliced)
- 2cinnamon sticks
- 6whole cloves
- 2star anise
🔧 Tools
large potladle
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in large pot.
- Heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming.
- Do not boil—this will cook off the alcohol.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Strain into warmed punch bowl or serve directly.
- Garnish each cup with orange slice and cinnamon.
📜 History
Glühwein (glowing wine) has warmed Germans since medieval times. Today it's synonymous with Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas markets) throughout Germany and Austria. The key is gentle warming—never boiling—to preserve the wine's character.
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