Hot Mulled Wine (Glühwein): Cozy Comfort in **1** Mug
This recipe for Hot Mulled Wine, also known as Glühwein, is a warm and inviting holiday drink. It’s perfect for cozy evenings and festive gatherings, bringing the comforting aromas of spices and wine into your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced
- Optional: 1/4 cup brandy or rum
Instructions
- Combine the red wine, orange juice, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and orange slices in a large pot or slow cooker.
- If using, stir in the brandy or rum.
- Heat the mixture gently over medium-low heat on the stovetop or set your slow cooker to low. Do not boil.
- Simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For a deeper flavor, you can simmer for up to 2 hours.
- Stir occasionally.
- Before serving, remove the whole spices and orange slices if desired, or ladle them into mugs.
- Serve hot in mugs.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, use a good quality grape juice or cranberry juice instead of wine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- You can add other spices like cardamom pods or a piece of ginger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 (varies with added sweetener and alcohol)
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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