German Mulled Wine Glhwein
German Mulled Wine Glühwein is a warm, spiced red wine perfect for cozy winter evenings and holiday celebrations. Infused with aromatic spices and citrus, it offers a comforting and festive flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
- 1 orange, sliced
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves creating a simple syrup.
- Add the red wine, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the saucepan.
- Warm the mixture over low heat; do not boil to preserve the wine’s flavor.
- Simmer gently for 20-25 minutes to allow spices and citrus to infuse.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Strain the mulled wine to remove spices and orange slices.
- Serve warm in heatproof mugs or glasses and garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice if desired.
Notes
For an extra special touch, add a splash of rum or brandy before serving. Serve with gingerbread cookies for a festive treat.
Find it online: https://milabites.com/german-mulled-wine-glhwein/