How to Make Authentic German Glühwein
There’s something unmistakable about the scent of Glühwein drifting through a German Christmas market—warm citrus, whole spices, a little red wine, and that feeling that winter is something to savor instead of endure.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle dry red wine
- 1 large orange sliced
- 8-10 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3-4 star anise
- ¼ cup sugar or honey
- 1-2 2 cups water
- Optional: 2–4 tbsp rum or brandy
Instructions
- Stud the orange slices with cloves.
- Warm the orange, spices, water, and sugar in a pot for 10 minutes.
- Add the red wine and reduce heat to low.
- Gently steep for 20–30 minutes—do not boil.
- Taste, adjust sweetness, and serve hot.
Notes
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